The Inspiring Life Story of Harriet Tubman
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Discover the inspiring life story of Harriet Tubman.
Go beyond the legend and meet the inspiring woman who repeatedly risked her own life and freedom to liberate others from slavery. Born 200 years ago in Maryland, Harriet Tubman was a conductor of the Underground Railroad, a Civil War scout, nurse and spy, and one of the greatest freedom fighters in our nation’s history.
Corporate Funding for Harriet Tubman: Visions of Freedom was provided by Bowie State University, DIRECTV and Pfizer, Inc..
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The Inspiring Life Story of Harriet Tubman
Clip: Episode 1 | 1mVideo has Closed Captions
Go beyond the legend and meet the inspiring woman who repeatedly risked her own life and freedom to liberate others from slavery. Born 200 years ago in Maryland, Harriet Tubman was a conductor of the Underground Railroad, a Civil War scout, nurse and spy, and one of the greatest freedom fighters in our nation’s history.
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Harriet and her family live with the terror of being separated and sold to the Deep South. (3m 10s)
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Harriet Tubman was born into slavery in Maryland in 1822 and forced to work by age five. (3m 41s)
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Tubman makes her first attempt to escape, braving the terrifying fate awaiting runaways. (4m 8s)
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Meet the woman who repeatedly risked her life and freedom to liberate others from slavery. (1m 50s)
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Tubman is a Civil War nurse, spy and leader of one of the largest liberations of the War. (3m 28s)
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Tubman escapes to Philadelphia but decides to risk her freedom to help others. (4m 3s)
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An injury leaves Tubman with lifelong headaches, seizures and powerful visions from God. (4m 5s)
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Tubman becomes one of the most successful conductors on the Underground Railroad. (4m 16s)
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Corporate Funding for Harriet Tubman: Visions of Freedom was provided by Bowie State University, DIRECTV and Pfizer, Inc..