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Why Harriet Tubman Is a ‘Powerful’ Choice for American Currency
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Why Harriet Tubman Is a ‘Powerful’ Choice for American Currency

Knowledge at Wharton·Knowledge at Wharton Staff·about 1 month ago
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In a move that celebrates both the contributions of women and African-Americans, abolitionist Harriet Tubman will become the face of the new bill, relegating President Andrew Jackson to the reverse side of the currency. Kate Clifford Larson, historian and author of Bound for the Promised Land: Harriet Tubman, Portrait of an American Hero , is joined by Michael O’Malley, professor of history at George Mason University, to discuss the importance and impact of the decision. They discussed the announcement on the Knowledge at Wharton show on Wharton Business Radio on SiriusXM channel 111 . (Listen to the podcast at the top of this page.) An edited transcript of the conversation appears below. Knowledge at Wharton: What was your reaction to this announcement, which was made by U.S. Treasury Secretary Jack Lew? Kate Clifford Larson: There are no words to describe how I felt. Thrilled. Excited. I cried a little bit. What an amazing moment, not only for Harriet Tubman but for women and this nation.…

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