Harriet Tubman, born a slave in Maryland around 1822, became a profound abolitionist and women's rights activist. After escaping slavery in 1849, she returned repeatedly to rescue her family via the Underground Railroad, collaborating with notable abolitionists. During the Civil War, she served multiple roles for the Union Army and was instrumental in military initiatives against slavery, notably the Combahee River Raid. In her later years, she founded a home for the elderly and continued to fight for equal rights until her death in 1913, solidifying her legacy as a champion for justice.
Born as a slave in Maryland, Tubman escaped in 1849, making her way to Philadelphia and freedom. She then returned to Maryland to free her family.
Tubman continued her advocacy for military action against slaveholders, helping to recruit Black soldiers and serving as guide and scout on the Combahee River Raid, which freed over 750 slaves.
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