Frederick Douglass - Narrative, Quotes & Facts | HISTORY
WEBOct 27, 2009 · Frederick Douglass was a formerly enslaved man who became a prominent activist, author and public speaker. He became a leader in the abolitionist movement, which sought to end the practice of...
Frederick Douglass | Biography, Accomplishments, & Facts
WEBMay 8, 2024 · Frederick Douglass, African American abolitionist, orator, newspaper publisher, and author who is famous for his first autobiography, Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave, Written by Himself. He became the first Black U.S. marshal and was the most photographed American man of the 19th century.
Frederick Douglass - Wikipedia
WEBFrederick Douglass (born Frederick Augustus Washington Bailey, c. February 1817 or February 1818 – February 20, 1895) was an American social reformer, abolitionist, orator, writer, and statesman. He became the most important leader of the movement for African-American civil rights in the 19th century.
Frederick Douglass - Biography, Leader in the Abolitionist …
WEBApr 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...
Frederick Douglass - Frederick Douglass National Historic Site …
WEBIn 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 | National Museum of African American …
WEBFrederick 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.
Frederick Douglass - Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy
WEBFirst published Wed Jun 13, 2012; substantive revision Thu Jan 12, 2023. Frederick Douglass (c. 1817–1895) is a central figure in U.S. and African American history. [ 1] He was born into slavery circa 1817; his mother was an enslaved black woman, while his father was reputed to be his white master. Douglass escaped from slavery in 1838 and ...
Frederick Douglass | American Battlefield Trust
WEBDate 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.
Frederick Douglass Facts | Britannica
WEBFrederick Douglass was at the forefront of the U.S. abolitionist movement in the 19th century, and he is particularly well known for his autobiography, "Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave, Written by Himself" (1845; revised and completed in 1882 as "Life and Times of Frederick Douglass"), which gives an account of his...
A Guide to the Life of Frederick Douglass | National Trust for …
WEBFrederick Douglass was one of the most important abolitionists in American history. He also was a close confidante to President Abraham Lincoln, prolific writer and orator, women's rights advocate, and influential politician.
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