Harriet Tubman Google Doodle Marks Start of Black History Month

Saturday's U.SGoogle Doodlefeatures Civil War-era abolitionist and humanitarian Harriet Tubman, marking the start of Black History Month.

Tubman is most well-known for leading more than 300 slaves to freedom on the Underground Railroad over a period of 10 years during 19 different trips. Once the Civil War began, she worked for the Union in many different capacities, including cook, nurse and even as a spy.

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The search giant posted about the doodle on its Google+ profile, lauding Tubman's accomplishments on the Underground Railroad. The post prompted many positive comments including "Let freedom ring" and "One of the greatest Americans who ever lived! Thank you Google!" Read more...

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