On or around December 6, 1849, Harriet Tubman escaped enslavement in Dorchester County, Maryland. Risking her life, she later returned to the South at least 13 times over a decade, guiding approximately 70 enslaved people to freedom, including family and friends, via the Underground Railroad.
Though often credited with rescuing over 300 people, historians generally agree that this number likely refers to the total number of people she assisted indirectly or inspired through her work and leadership. Tubman became known as “Moses” for her courage and unwavering commitment to freedom and justice.
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