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Tubman

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Tub·man  (tbmn), Harriet 1820?-1913.
American abolitionist. Born a slave on a Maryland plantation, she escaped to the North in 1849 and became the most renowned conductor on the Underground Railroad, leading more than 300 slaves to freedom.
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Harriet Tubman
Tubman, William Vacanarat Shadrach 1895-1971.
Liberian politician. As president of Liberia (1944-1971) he modernized the country and maintained a close relationship with the United States.
Tubman [ˈtʌbmən]
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(Biographies / Tubman, William Vacanarat Shadrach (1895-1971) M, Liberian, POLITICS: statesman, POLITICS: head of state) William Vacanarat Shadrach (vəˈkænəˌræt ˈʃædræk). 1895-1971, Liberian statesman; president of Liberia (1944-71)
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Noun1.Tubman - United States abolitionist born a slave on a plantation in Maryland and became a famous conductor on the Underground Railroad leading other slaves to freedom in the North (1820-1913)Tubman - United States abolitionist born a slave on a plantation in Maryland and became a famous conductor on the Underground Railroad leading other slaves to freedom in the North (1820-1913)
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x TUBMAN Denise Mum, they say that time's a healer, I know now that's not true, 'causeI'llnever, ever get over the pain of losing you.
In Memoriam by Coventry Evening Telegraph (England)
It was the honoured seat of former president William Tubman -- the "father of modern Liberia" credited with modernising the country and attracting foreign capital during his 1944 to 1971 term -- when he was grand master of the lodge, but now sits now among dusty objects.
Liberia's looted museum becomes civil war shrine by AFP / AFP Global Edition
Harriet Tubman These are such powerful words that give strength and should inspire us all.
Great Dreams Start with a Great Dreamer by Anthony Basich / Self Improvement community
 
 
 
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