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202350 minPGdocumentary

Historical Figures Civil Rights

Meet Frederick Douglass

202350 minPGdocumentary

Frederick Douglass, an influential abolitionist and statesman, fought for African American rights after escaping slavery in 1838 and founded The North Star newspaper.

Historical Figures Civil Rights

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Channel: US National Archives

Meet Frederick Douglass

2023• 50 minPG

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Frederick Douglass, an influential abolitionist and statesman, fought for African American rights after escaping slavery in 1838 and founded The North Star newspaper.

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Meet Frederick Douglass, abolitionist, orator, writer, and statesman. Douglass escaped from slavery in 1838. He became an influential force in the abolition movement with his powerful speeches, including “What to the Slave is the Fourth of July,” and his antislavery newspaper, The North Star. Douglass continued to fight for rights of African Americans after slavery was abolished with the 13th Amendment. Douglass is portrayed by Phil Darius Wallace, actor, director, and writer.

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