FREDRICK DOUGLAS

"IT IS EASIER TO BUILD STRONG CHILDREN THAN REPAIR BROKEN MEN"

Abolitionist leader Frederick Douglass was born into slavery in Talbot County, Maryland. He became one of the most famous intellectuals of his time, advising presidents and lecturing to thousands on a range of causes, including women’s rights and Irish home rule. Among Douglass’ writings are several autobiographies eloquently describing his experiences in slavery and his life after the Civil War.

Frederick Douglass tried to escape from slavery twice before he succeeded. Fame had its drawbacks for a runaway slave.  Douglass’ British supporters gathered funds to purchase his legal freedom. In 1847, Douglass returned to the United States a free man.

Douglass became the first African American nominated for vice president of the United States, as Victoria Woodhull's running mate on the Equal Rights Party ticket in 1872.

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