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Zoneboy · 04-20-2016, 02:58 PM

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The U.S. Treasury has decided to put African American abolitionist Harriet Tubman on the front of the new $20 bill, replacing former president Andrew Jackson, who will be moved to the back of the bill, Treasury officials said Wednesday. Former Treasury Secretary Alexander Hamilton will remain on the front of the new $10 bill, officials said, after the Treasury department encountered fierce opposition to its initial plan to remove the founding father to make way for a woman to appear on the paper currency.

Treasury Secretary Jack Lew will announce decisions regarding several bills on Wednesday, officials said. The Treasury Department hopes to release the design concept for the new bills by 2020, the 100th anniversary of women gaining the right to vote in the United States.

Citing unnamed sources, CNN reported April 16 that the soonest the new $20 bill would be issued is 2030. The news prompted a backlash on Twitter, with supporters of the campaign to put a woman on a bill arguing that women had waited long enough. However, a Treasury spokesman called the speculation that the new $20 would not appear until 2030 "baseless," saying that Treasury is working with other government departments to expedite the process, and it's too early to say when the release date will be.

Lew announced in June 2015 that the Treasury was considering removing Hamilton from the $10 bill, to allow a woman to appear on the front of a paper note for the first time since Martha Washington was taken off the $1 silver certificate. The $10 bill was already slated for a redesign in 2020. The bills are regularly reworked to prevent counterfeiting.

The Treasury was moved in part by a viral campaign in early 2015 to put a woman’s portrait on the new $20 bill in 2020, to mark the centennial of women’s suffrage. The group “Women on $20s” received more than 600,000 online and in-person votes for a choice of 15 American women, including Rosa Parks and Eleanor Roosevelt. Tubman received the most votes.

"Women on 20s," a campaign started earlier this year that has since inspired bills in the House and the Senate, is trying to replace Andrew Jackson with Harriet Tubman on $20 bills. (WomenOn20s.org)
The Treasury Department said it would solicit feedback over the course of the summer and announce its plan for the new $10 by the end of 2015. But the Treasury's announcement drew a backlash from supporters of Hamilton, who, as an aide to George Washington and the first secretary of the treasury, helped erect the U.S. economic and banking system. Hamilton has gained notoriety in recent years due to the success of Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Broadway play, which earlier this week won the Pulitzer Prize for Drama.

The debate sparked a grass-roots movement to instead remove Jackson, a slave owner whose divisive presidency included removing several Native American tribes from their lands in the South, from the $20 bill. Some point out that Jackson also opposed paper currency, in favor of gold and silver.

Supporters greeted the choice of Tubman, who helped bring dozens of slaves to freedom in her lifetime through the network of abolitionists and safe houses known as the Underground Railroad. "A woman, a leader, and a freedom fighter. I can't think of a better choice for the $20 bill than Harriet Tubman," Hillary Clinton wrote on Twitter.

Vahan · 04-20-2016, 03:52 PM

Andrew Jackson will still be on the bill, just on the back. So I don't think there should be an outrage.

Foggy · 04-20-2016, 03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Vahan

Andrew Jackson will still be on the bill, just on the back. So I don't think there should be an outrage.

Until HILLARY demands that she be put on the bill!!!

ABlairican Pie · 04-20-2016, 06:04 PM

As inspiring as Harriet Tubman's story is, it still makes sense to have actual presidents and political figures on our currency (Benjamin Franklin being a Founding Father and Alexander Hamilton being the first Secretary of Treasury).

I'm not sure if this will actually go the way of Susan B. Anthony and Sacajeweya (sp?) on our coins.

Zoneboy · 04-20-2016, 09:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Vahan

Andrew Jackson will still be on the bill, just on the back. So I don't think there should be an outrage.

Why does Jackson even need to be pictured on the reverse? I'm not aware of any piece of American currency in circulation that has a President or anyone else on the back so why start now? For many people this is a great honor and after all this time she shouldn't have to share it.

Family Ties Forever! · 04-21-2016, 12:58 AM

Congrats for her making it onto the $20 bill. When those start to circulate, I wonder what will happen to any of the current $20 bills with Andrew Jackson on them. Will they still be valid and able to be used? Just wondering.

Coffeecup · 04-23-2016, 06:28 PM

I think a better idea would be to take one of the presidents who appears twice on our currency. Abe is on the penny and the five dollar bill , George on the one Dollar and quarter. Take one off one and stick a new face either on the bill or the coin.
This new 2030 way, two faces on a bill. How do I know which side to show. as if that matters. . 2030 I will be 15 years older. Well time to start collecting the old bills.

Babalu · 04-23-2016, 07:19 PM

Ironic isn't it that only these evil old dead white men in the west have given the world societies where blacks have the opportunity to live in freedom and prosperity. They certainly can't do so in Africa, the poorest and most corrupt continent on Earth.

History doesn't change unless liberals make it up.

Liza · 05-03-2016, 10:56 AM

Living in Rochester, I was hoping for Susan B Anthony. I drive past her house every day.

GARFIELDKOOL · 05-06-2016, 06:46 PM

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Living in Rochester, I was hoping for Susan B Anthony. I drive past her house every day.

Wow, had no idea someone else here lives in Rochester!

Bonniegirl · 05-06-2016, 09:04 PM

I personally don't care who is on the 20 $ bill ! Could be Alfred E. Neuman ! Just so I got a bunch a 20's in my pocket!!! LOL!!!!

Just kidden'!

Dude111 · 05-07-2016, 08:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Vahan

Andrew Jackson will still be on the bill, just on the back. So I don't think there should be an outrage.

I think its stupid after all this time they change it!!

04-20-2016, 02:58 PM	#1
Zoneboy RIP, I'LL NEVER FORGET YOU :( Moderator Forum Superstar Join Date: Jul 13, 2003 Location: AT HOME WISHING ALL THIS WAS JUST A DREAM AND THAT I'LL WAKE UP FROM THIS NIGHTMARE. Posts: 34,370	Harriet Tubman to appear on $20 bill Link The U.S. Treasury has decided to put African American abolitionist Harriet Tubman on the front of the new $20 bill, replacing former president Andrew Jackson, who will be moved to the back of the bill, Treasury officials said Wednesday. Former Treasury Secretary Alexander Hamilton will remain on the front of the new $10 bill, officials said, after the Treasury department encountered fierce opposition to its initial plan to remove the founding father to make way for a woman to appear on the paper currency. Treasury Secretary Jack Lew will announce decisions regarding several bills on Wednesday, officials said. The Treasury Department hopes to release the design concept for the new bills by 2020, the 100th anniversary of women gaining the right to vote in the United States. Citing unnamed sources, CNN reported April 16 that the soonest the new $20 bill would be issued is 2030. The news prompted a backlash on Twitter, with supporters of the campaign to put a woman on a bill arguing that women had waited long enough. However, a Treasury spokesman called the speculation that the new $20 would not appear until 2030 "baseless," saying that Treasury is working with other government departments to expedite the process, and it's too early to say when the release date will be. Lew announced in June 2015 that the Treasury was considering removing Hamilton from the $10 bill, to allow a woman to appear on the front of a paper note for the first time since Martha Washington was taken off the $1 silver certificate. The $10 bill was already slated for a redesign in 2020. The bills are regularly reworked to prevent counterfeiting. The Treasury was moved in part by a viral campaign in early 2015 to put a woman’s portrait on the new $20 bill in 2020, to mark the centennial of women’s suffrage. The group “Women on $20s” received more than 600,000 online and in-person votes for a choice of 15 American women, including Rosa Parks and Eleanor Roosevelt. Tubman received the most votes. "Women on 20s," a campaign started earlier this year that has since inspired bills in the House and the Senate, is trying to replace Andrew Jackson with Harriet Tubman on $20 bills. (WomenOn20s.org) The Treasury Department said it would solicit feedback over the course of the summer and announce its plan for the new $10 by the end of 2015. But the Treasury's announcement drew a backlash from supporters of Hamilton, who, as an aide to George Washington and the first secretary of the treasury, helped erect the U.S. economic and banking system. Hamilton has gained notoriety in recent years due to the success of Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Broadway play, which earlier this week won the Pulitzer Prize for Drama. The debate sparked a grass-roots movement to instead remove Jackson, a slave owner whose divisive presidency included removing several Native American tribes from their lands in the South, from the $20 bill. Some point out that Jackson also opposed paper currency, in favor of gold and silver. Supporters greeted the choice of Tubman, who helped bring dozens of slaves to freedom in her lifetime through the network of abolitionists and safe houses known as the Underground Railroad. "A woman, a leader, and a freedom fighter. I can't think of a better choice for the $20 bill than Harriet Tubman," Hillary Clinton wrote on Twitter.
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04-20-2016, 06:04 PM	#4
ABlairican Pie Member Forum Superstar Join Date: Dec 12, 2001 Location: Living where cats reign more Supreme than a pizza. Posts: 31,620	As inspiring as Harriet Tubman's story is, it still makes sense to have actual presidents and political figures on our currency (Benjamin Franklin being a Founding Father and Alexander Hamilton being the first Secretary of Treasury). I'm not sure if this will actually go the way of Susan B. Anthony and Sacajeweya (sp?) on our coins.
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04-21-2016, 12:58 AM	#6
Family Ties Forever! Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Apr 16, 2002 Location: Keaton residence Posts: 10,214	Congrats for her making it onto the $20 bill. When those start to circulate, I wonder what will happen to any of the current $20 bills with Andrew Jackson on them. Will they still be valid and able to be used? Just wondering.
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04-23-2016, 07:19 PM	#8
Babalu Member Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 22, 2014 Posts: 4,779	Ironic isn't it that only these evil old dead white men in the west have given the world societies where blacks have the opportunity to live in freedom and prosperity. They certainly can't do so in Africa, the poorest and most corrupt continent on Earth. History doesn't change unless liberals make it up.
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04-20-2016, 03:52 PM	#2
Vahan Member Senior Member Join Date: Jan 14, 2008 Posts: 2,712	Andrew Jackson will still be on the bill, just on the back. So I don't think there should be an outrage.

04-23-2016, 06:28 PM	#7
Coffeecup coffeecup. Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 17, 2003 Location: snoozeville Posts: 3,181	I think a better idea would be to take one of the presidents who appears twice on our currency. Abe is on the penny and the five dollar bill , George on the one Dollar and quarter. Take one off one and stick a new face either on the bill or the coin. This new 2030 way, two faces on a bill. How do I know which side to show. as if that matters. . 2030 I will be 15 years older. Well time to start collecting the old bills.

05-03-2016, 10:56 AM	#9
Liza BestYearsofOurLives Forum Veteran Join Date: Apr 24, 2001 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 6,537	Living in Rochester, I was hoping for Susan B Anthony. I drive past her house every day.

05-06-2016, 09:04 PM	#11
Bonniegirl AKA Hazel Horvath Forum Addict Join Date: Jul 10, 2014 Posts: 65,640	I personally don't care who is on the 20 $ bill ! Could be Alfred E. Neuman ! Just so I got a bunch a 20's in my pocket!!! LOL!!!! Just kidden'!