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Harriet Tubman coins in production until Dec. 31
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Harriet Tubman coins in production until Dec. 31
The U.S. Mint’s modern commemorative coin program, established in 1982, has come out with a new addition to the collection. The Harriet Tubman commemorative coin has been in circulation since the beginning of 2024, and operations to continue making the coins will cease on December 31, 2024.
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Harriet Tubman and the Underground Railroad
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Black History
Harriet Tubman and the Underground Railroad
Considered one of the most courageous operations to free imprisoned slaves, the Underground Railroad was an important network of people and paths that assisted escapees to the north and Canada.
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National Parks marks underground railroad month
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National Parks marks underground railroad month
International Underground Railroad Month is underway, and the National Parks Service is shining a light on fugitive slaves who made their way through Boston.
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