Harriet Tubman on the 20 dollar bill

Earlier this week it was announced that Harriet Tubman would be the new face of the $20 bill in the United States,taking place of President Andrew Jackson.   Harriet Tubman was African-American woman who was born into slavery and escaped.  She is known for her several missions and saving over hundreds of  African-Americans from slavery through the use of what is famously known as the underground railroad, helping lead them to their freedom.  By putting her on the $20 bill she is the first African-American as well as the first female to be on the face of any form of United States currency. This is a major step in the right direction as white males have constantly been the face of money and wealth in the United States.