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Harriet Tubman: The Woman Who Led An Army (Ep 4)

December 4
41 mins

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Episode Description

How did Harriet Tubman free over 750 enslaved people in the Combahee River Raid? Despite her valiant efforts in the Civil War, why did Harriet have to fight the government to have enough money to live on? What does her legacy say about the politics of today? 


David Olusoga and Sarah Churchwell look at the final chapter in Harriet’s extraordinary life. 


Social Producers: Emma Jackson, Harry Balden

Producer: Alice Horrell

Head of History: Dom Johnson

Exec Producer: Tony Pastor

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