Harriet Tubman was posthumously awarded a general's rank in the Maryland National Guard on Veterans Day.

Harriet Tubman, a renowned abolitionist who escaped slavery and led others to freedom via the Underground Railroad, was posthumously awarded the rank of one-star brigadier general in the Maryland National Guard on Veterans Day. The ceremony, held at the Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad State Park, honored Tubman for her roles as a scout, spy, and nurse for the Union Army during the Civil War. Governor Wes Moore celebrated Tubman as a significant figure in American history, noting her bravery and contributions to the fight against slavery.

November 11, 2024
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