Harriet Tubman: A Biography African-American Term Paper

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It had been built on land which Tubman had actually purchased and which adjoined her own property in Auburn. During her time in the home she told many stories to whoever would listen regarding her adventures and all that she had done in her life.

When she passed away, she was buried with full military honors (Larson, 2004). In honor of her there is a memorial plaque at the courthouse in Auburn, New York, and she is also further honored every March 10th, which is the day of her death. She has been commemorated by the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America on that day as well, and a ship bearing the name SS Harriet Tubman was launched in 1944 (Larson, 2004).

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In 1978 the United States Postal Service issued a stamp that commemorated her as well. It was designed by Jerry Pinckney and issued on February 1st of that year as part of Black History Month and has both a portrait of her as well as a cart that is carrying slaves, which had been adapted from a photograph (Larson, 2004). It is clear that Harriet Tubman had a strong impact on others, and continues to do so today, many years after her death......

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