Harriet Tubman in her Auburn, New York home three years after the Civil War. 1868-1869 Photographed by Benjamin F. Powelson. [4113×6531]

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Gwanbigupyaself

I always imagined her as an older woman leading people to freedom. It’s interesting and makes more sense that this young woman was traversing the Underground Railroad.
dustupajee

What is the correct spelling of her name, Harriet or Hearriet?

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