publication date: Tuesday, July 28, 2009 (part of Round XL)

category: Humanitarianism

clue: Abolitionist. Soldier. Nurse. Slave. Spy. Humanitarian.

explanation: Tubman fulfilled many roles in her life, most notably helping slaves escape through the Underground Railroad before the Civil War, and leading soldiers and nursing the wounded during the war. more…

solved by: Russ Wilhelm, Steve West, LaVonne Lemler, Samir Mehta, Chris Lemler, Richard Slominsky, Justin Woods, Denise Sawicki, Mike Rothstein, Steve Dunn, Amy Austin, Aaron Shurtleff, Ryan Dunn, Sarah Kyle, Walter Chesser, and Elaine Beckland

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