Your Daily Dish

Feeding Outrageous to you Daily

Hide Advertisement
  • Animals
    • Farm
    • Pets
    • Zoo
    • Wildlife
  • Family
    • Grandparents
    • Kids
    • Parents
  • Health
    • Exercise
    • Food
    • Medical
  • Humor
  • Lifestyle
    • News
    • Science & Tech
    • Travel
  • Videos
Site logo
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT

Anti-Slavery Activist Harriet Tubman Set to Replace Andrew Jackson on $20 Bill

By Kenny Servera 2 min read
Advertisement - Continue reading below
Photo Credit: Ms. Magazine
Photo Credit: Bloomberg
Photo Credit: Bloomberg

A new face will be on the $20 bill in the coming years.

According to reports, Harriet Tubman will replace former President Andrew Jackson on the $20 bill. Tubman will be the first woman on U.S. paper currency in 100 years.

Advertisement

Treasury Secretary Jack Lew announced on Wednesday that the changes will happen by the year 2030. In addition to Tubman replacing Jackson on the bill, leaders of the women’s suffrage movement will be on the back of the $10 bill. Alexander Hamilton will remain on the front of the aforementioned bill.

Civil rights leaders will also be included on the $5 bill. It is unlikely that they will replace former President Abraham Lincoln on the front.

According to the Wall Street Journal, Lew sent a memo to President Obama in 2015 with the intention to remove Hamilton and replace him with Susan B. Anthony. Many critics suggested replacing Jackson, who played a role in the removal of Native Americans from their land.

The memo also stated that Lew wants to suspend the production of the penny.

Reactions to Tubman replacing Jackson on the bill have been mostly positive. Democratic presidential frontrunner Hillary Clinton praised Lew’s decision.

A woman, a leader, and a freedom fighter. I can't think of a better choice for the $20 bill than Harriet Tubman: https://t.co/YcsZC4ZrKg -H

— Hillary Clinton (@HillaryClinton) April 20, 2016

Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders also praised the decision.

I cannot think of an American hero more deserving of this honor than Harriet Tubman. https://t.co/GL64NPrOL1

— Bernie Sanders (@BernieSanders) April 20, 2016

“All of Me” singer John Legend tweeted out his opinion on the news.

#HarrietTubman

— John Legend (@johnlegend) April 20, 2016

Kick-Ass actress Chloe Grace Moretz also tweeted.

What an amazing day to hear that Harriet Tubman is the face of 20 dollar bills now. It's about time

— Chloë Grace Moretz (@ChloeGMoretz) April 20, 2016

Edward Snowden tweeted.

Outlaw. Fugitive. Hero. #HarrietTubman https://t.co/AJsVLmSC65

— Edward Snowden (@Snowden) April 20, 2016

However, some people strongly disagreed with the move.

https://twitter.com/marctyler30/status/722836511427682304

“@FoxNews: The new $20 bill will reportedly feature Harriet Tubman, replacing President Andrew Jackson.” this better be a joke……

— ♡ pale blue dot ♡ (@everyatomofme) April 20, 2016

https://twitter.com/HollyAnswers/status/722829613286580225

s/o to Harriet finally getting on the $20. pic.twitter.com/HAxkmRfYz1

— maurice (@tallmaurice) April 20, 2016

Harriet Tubman is well known for risking her life as a “conductor” in the Underground Railroad, which led escaped slaves to freedom in the North. She was an active participant in the women’s suffrage movement.

Advertisement - Continue reading below

Construction Workers Unearth Centuries-Old Ship in Virginia
News
Felissa Allard 2 min read

Construction Workers Unearth Centuries-Old Ship in Virginia

Justin Bieber: ‘I’m Single… but Not Looking for Love’
Apple
Sara Wilkins 2 min read

Justin Bieber: ‘I’m Single… but Not Looking for Love’

Watch an Adorable Polar Bear Cub Play With Snow for the First Time
Entertainment
Kenny Servera 1 min read

Watch an Adorable Polar Bear Cub Play With Snow for the First Time

An Honest Drug Dealer. How Nice
News
Rick Meyerson 1 min read

An Honest Drug Dealer. How Nice

Watch This Heartwarming Reunion Between a Dying Woman and Her Horse
Apple
Margo Gothelf 1 min read

Watch This Heartwarming Reunion Between a Dying Woman and Her Horse

Cats’ Simultaneous Jump for a Ledge Ends With Priceless Results
Apple
YDD Contributor 1 min read

Cats’ Simultaneous Jump for a Ledge Ends With Priceless Results

Human Rights Campaign Honoring Meryl Streep With Ally for Equality Award
Apple
Sara Wilkins 1 min read

Human Rights Campaign Honoring Meryl Streep With Ally for Equality Award

Leonardo DiCaprio Meets With Donald Trump After He Appoints Climate Change Denier
Apple
Sara Wilkins 2 min read

Leonardo DiCaprio Meets With Donald Trump After He Appoints Climate Change Denier

Pregnant Newscaster Delivers Amazing Response To Online Bullies
News
Jason Owen 2 min read

Pregnant Newscaster Delivers Amazing Response To Online Bullies

After Officers Killed, Iowa Resident Comforts Police Only Way She Knew How…With Food
Apple
Mauricio Castillo 2 min read

After Officers Killed, Iowa Resident Comforts Police Only Way She Knew How…With Food

How to Pamper Your Doggies Properly
Animals
tash 2 min read

How to Pamper Your Doggies Properly

Disney-Themed Photo Shoot Made These Expectant Moms Pregnant Princesses for a Day
Apple
Robin Milling 5 min read

Disney-Themed Photo Shoot Made These Expectant Moms Pregnant Princesses for a Day

sidebar

ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT

sidebar-alt

  • About
  • Contact Us
  • Terms of Service
  • Privacy Policy
  • For Advertisers