President Joe Biden of the United States has revived plans to put Harriet Tubman on $20 note after the process was delayed under the administration of Donald Trump.
Tubman was a 19th century abolitionist and political activist who escaped slavery and rescued hundreds of slaves.
During his administration, ex-president Barack Obama decided that the activist should replace Andrew Jackson but Trump blocked the plans when he succeeded Obama, How Africa reports.
According to White House press secretary identified as Jen Psaki, plans are ongoing to speed up the process of adorning the $20 note with Tubman's image. Psaki said:
“It’s important that our money reflect the history and diversity of our country. “The Treasury Department is taking steps to resume efforts to put Harriet Tubman on the front of the new $20 notes.”
According to Psaki, an announcement will be made on when the $20 note with Tubman's image will be introduced when the plans are finalised by the Treasury Department.
This is one of the 17 executive orders issued by President Biden just after the inaugural ceremony that installed his government.
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