Harriet Tubman: Celebrated freedom fighter and now general
Now, many years after her death, Tubman is officially a one-star brigadier general, according to The Associated Press.
Harriet Tubman Just Became a One-Star General, More Than 150 Years After Serving With the Union Army
Harriet Tubman has been posthumously recognized as a one-star brigadier general in Maryland’s National Guard. At a ceremony on Veterans Day, officials in the abolitionist’s home state honored her military service during the Civil War.
Harriet Tubman Honored With Posthumous Promotion To General, 160 Years After Her Heroic Military Service
A crowd gathered at the Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad State Park in Maryland, for a ceremony to honor Tubman's legacy and officially commission her as a one-star general.
Harriet Tubman posthumously honored as general in Veterans Day ceremony: 'Long overdue'
The Maryland National Guard and Gov. Wes Moore officially recognized Harriet Tubman for her military service to both the U.S. and Maryland.
Harriet Tubman Finally Given the Rank of General for Leading Union Troops
The legendary Underground Railroad conductor was the first woman to lead a wartime military action in the U.S.
Harriet Tubman earns general’s star for combat leadership
While many learned about Tubman's work freeing enslaved people, her sophisticated military service often goes untold in history classes.
Veterans Day: Harriet Tubman posthumously award rank of brigadier general
Harriet Tubman was posthumously awarded the rank of brigadier general of the Maryland National Guard on Monday in recognition of her service.
Harriet Tubman posthumously promoted to brigadier general on Veterans Day
CHURCH CREEK, Md. — Harriet Tubman, the American abolitionist and icon of courage, was posthumously awarded the rank of brigadier general by the Maryland Army National Guard Monday, 111 years after her death.
Harriet Tubman Posthumously Named A General In Veterans Day Ceremony
Tubman escaped slavery herself in 1849 and settled in Philadelphia. Intent on helping others achieve freedom, she established the Underground Railroad network and led other enslav
Harriet Tubman Named A General By The Maryland National Guard Almost 160 Years After Her Contributions
Harriet Tubman was a spy, a nurse, an abolitionist and, most importantly, a military leader who guided Union soldiers during the Civil War. Her resilience and wartime contributions were honored at a Veterans Day ceremony on Monday.
Harriet Tubman posthumously commissioned as brigadier general in Maryland National Guard
Harriet Tubman was posthumously commissioned as brigadier general of the Maryland National Guard at a Veteran’s Day ceremony.
Harriet Tubman made a general 161 years after raid
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Harriet Tubman commemorative coins honor legacy, support historic sites
CINCINNATI (WKRC) - The United States Mint has unveiled a limited-edition series of Harriet Tubman Commemorative Coins, ...
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Harriet Tubman honored as general for plantation raids in SC Lowcountry
CHURCH CREEK, Md. — Revered abolitionist Harriet Tubman, who was the first woman to oversee an American military action ...