Middletown High School staff and students react to the news that slavery abolitionist Harriet Tubman will soon be replacing 7th President of the United States of America, Andrew Jackson, on the face of the $20 bill. Jackson will be moved onto the back and incorporated into the depiction of the White House.
Freshman Lea Jih- Vieira said she’s excited for the change and believes representing women and people of color on our currency is a big step for America.
This idea was shared by many others.
“Diversity is good in a lot of things, including money,” said Jerry Donald, MHS government teacher
Many are supportive of the switch.
Harriet Tubman represents the values of the United States more and is a “far better symbol of patriotism” than Andrew Jackson, said freshman Joey Weiland.
