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March 1822

Harriet Tubman Born

Born circa March 1822, Harriet Tubman escaped slavery in 1849 and then made approximately 13 missions to rescue about 70 enslaved people using the Underground Railroad. During the Civil War, she served as a scout, spy, and nurse for the Union Army.

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March 10, 1913

Harriet Tubman Dies

Harriet Tubman passed away on March 10, 1913, in Auburn, New York, at approximately 91 years of age. Born into slavery, she escaped and made roughly 13 missions to rescue approximately 70 enslaved people using the Underground Railroad. She also served as a spy for the Union Army during the Civil War.

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