Harriet Tubman
Awards & Honours
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Awards Won
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Honours
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Rankings
4
Covers
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Records
Harriet Tubman's legacy is marked by extraordinary achievements. She made approximately 13 dangerous missions to rescue around 70 enslaved people, never losing a single passenger. She was the first woman to lead an armed military operation in U.S. history during the Combahee River Raid, freeing over 700 people. Her strategic brilliance and courage have made her a symbol of freedom. She has been posthumously honored with stamps, coins, and a planned appearance on the $20 bill, reflecting her enduring impact on American history.
Honours & Distinctions
National Women's Hall of Fame
Inducted for her role as an abolitionist and humanitarian.
U.S. Army Military Intelligence Corps Hall of Fame
Inducted for her service as a scout and spy during the Civil War.
Harriet Tubman Day Proclamation
March 10 proclaimed as Harriet Tubman Day.
Maryland Women's Hall of Fame
Inducted for her contributions to the state and nation.
Harriet Tubman $20 Bill Announcement
Announced that Tubman would replace Andrew Jackson on the front of the $20 bill.
Rankings & Lists
100 Women of the Year
100 Most Significant Americans of All Time
The Most Influential Women in American History
10 Greatest Americans of All Time
Magazine Covers
Time
April 27, 2015
The True Story of Harriet Tubman
National Geographic
March 2019
Harriet Tubman: The Woman Who Led the Way
Smithsonian
February 2022
Harriet Tubman's Lasting Legacy
Time
May 23, 2022
Harriet Tubman: The $20 Bill and the Fight for Freedom
Records & Feats
First woman to lead an armed military operation in U.S. history
Led the Combahee River Raid in June 1863, freeing over 700 enslaved people.
Never lost a passenger on the Underground Railroad
Conducted approximately 13 missions and rescued around 70 people without a single failure.