Former Congresswoman Val Demings

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Former Congresswoman Val Demings @RepValDemings

They had to flee to Canada because pro-slavery politicians in the U.S. had passed the Fugitive Slave Act to allow slavehunters to come North and kidnap escaped Americans. “After that," said Tubman, "I wouldn’t trust Uncle Sam with my people no longer." https://t.co/OuEjq4Q1lu — PolitiTweet.org

Posted March 11, 2022

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Former Congresswoman Val Demings @RepValDemings

Tubman was five feet tall but fierce as lightning. She carried a revolver, even once using it to threaten a man who gave into fear and wanted to turn back, endangering the whole group. Reportedly, she told him “you’ll be free or die.” They made it to Canada together. https://t.co/lgvJu4ZWbB — PolitiTweet.org

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Meanwhile, she spoke, and organized. The abolitionist John Brown called her "General Tubman." When the Civil War began, she continued to fight for abolition, condemning Lincoln for his timidity. "God won't let master Lincoln beat the South till he does the right thing," she said. — PolitiTweet.org

Posted March 11, 2022