Treasury Secretary Jack Lew is expected to announce the that Andrew Jackson will be removed from the $20 bill and replaced by Harriet Tubman. The replacement of Jackson by a woman was expected, but until now, the particular female historical figure was unknown. Meanwhile, Alexander Hamilton will remain on the $10 bill.
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The removal of Jackson from our currency has already been welcomed by the Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation, who during Jackson's presidency endured the Trail of Tears.
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