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Tubman Twenty Bill Shelved by Treasury | Butte News
The U.S. Treasury has officially scrapped plans to put Harriet Tubman on the $20 bill, with new Secretary Scott Bessent confirming the move after years of delays and political pushback. Originally intended to replace Andrew Jackson — a slaveholder — Tubman’s placement was meant to be a historic milestone as the first Black woman on U.S. currency. But the effort stalled under previous leadership, with then-Secretary Steven Mnuchin citing security concerns and even questioning Tubman’s “prominence,” sparking backlash. Now, with Tubman’s $20 bill off the table, the Treasury is pivoting to…
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