Harriet Tubman was not only a famed abolitionist but also a military leader and Union spy during the Civil War, reflecting her multifaceted contributions to American history.
In 1863, Tubman led a military expedition in South Carolina to free slaves, a historic first for women in the U.S. military.
Tubman's covert operations for the Union Army were so secretive that only President Lincoln was aware of her involvement.
Queen Elizabeth II served as a truck driver and mechanic in World War II, marking her unique position as the first royal to serve in the armed forces.
Eileen Collins shattered barriers as NASA's first female shuttle commander and one of the first women to serve as a military pilot.
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