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Apr 3, 2014 · Abolitionist leader Frederick Douglass was born into slavery sometime around 1818 in Talbot County, Maryland. He became one of the most famous intellectuals of his time, advising presidents and...
In his journey from enslaved young man to internationally renowned activist, Frederick Douglass (1818-1895) has been a source of inspiration and hope for millions. His brilliant words and brave actions continue to shape the ways that we think about race, democracy, and the meaning of freedom.
Frederick Douglass. On July 5, 1852 approximately 3.5 million African Americans were enslaved — roughly 14% of the total population of the United States. That was the state of the nation when Frederick Douglass was asked to deliver a keynote address at an Independence Day celebration.
United States official and diplomat Frederick Douglass was one of the most prominent human rights leaders of the 1800s. His oratorical and literary brilliance propelled him to the forefront of the abolition movement in the United States, and his autobiography, "Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave, Written by Himself ...
Date of Birth - Death ca. 1818 - February 20, 1895. One of the most prominent civil rights figures in history, Frederick Douglass escaped from slavery and spent his life advocating for social justice, holding a place within the ranks of such prominent figures as President Lincoln, William Lloyd Garrison, Harriet Tubman and Susan B. Anthony.
Jun 16, 2023 · June 16, 2023 - April 21, 2024. Frederick Douglass (1818–1895), the preeminent African American voice of the nineteenth century, is remembered as one of the nation’s greatest orators, writers, and picture makers.
Escape to Freedom. Back in Baltimore, Douglass began to plan his escape. He was greatly strengthened in his resolve by hearing and reading about abolitionists, men and women like John Quincy...
