It was announced on April 20, that Harriet Tubman would replace Andrew Jackson on the $20 bill. Harriet Tubman will be the first African-American, male or female, whose portrait would grace the front of United States currency. The last female to do so was Martha Washington. Martha Washington was the wife to George Washington and considered to be the first – First Lady of the United States. Mrs. Washington was first featured on the $1 silver certificate in 1886 until production of certificates were discontinued in 1957.
Other influential leaders including Rosa Parks and Eleanor Roosevelt were on the ballot but Tubman won the popular vote. This is a monumental accomplishment for equal gender and race rights. President Jackson will not be entirely removed from the $20 bill. He will be featured on the back of the new bill. The final designs of the bill will be revealed in 2020, signifying the 100-year anniversary of the 19th Amendment. 
My only question is how will the artist depict Ms. Tubman? Will she be depicted as an elderly woman or will she be depicted as a younger and stronger woman who paved the way for so many?
Please let me know what your opinions are on this subject. How do you think Ms. Tubman will be depicted on the new $20.
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