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Frederick Douglass delivered his most famous and powerful speech, “What to the Slave is the Fourth of July?” on July 5, 1852.
Fourth of July weekend is upon us with fireworks, concerts, parades and more patriotic fun in every corner of the D.C. area.
In the spirit of Frederick Douglass’ historic speech, 20 currently and formerly incarcerated Americans explain what ...
July Fourth crab feasts, rooftop parties and a hot-dog-eating contest are on the agenda, along with outdoor movies, concerts and festivals.
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CT Insider on MSNRidgefield steps off on July 4th as fife-and-drum duo kicks off America at 250 celebrationThe town’s July 4 Family Day and Townwide America250 Kickoff began with a fife-and-drum duo marching down Main Street to the Keeler Tavern Museum & History Center on Friday. The Ridgefield event also ...
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How one of the Constitution’s earliest critics used the founding language — and silences — to fight for freedom.
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Topeka WIBW-TV on MSNArtsConnect hosts community reading of Frederick Douglass’ ‘The Meaning of the Fourth of July for the Negro’ speechArtsConnect hosts a community reading of Frederick Douglass' "The Meaning of the Fourth of July for the Negro" speech.
The great abolitionist’s 1852 speech lauded the Founding Fathers while denouncing the horrors of slavery. It deserves to be ...
Frederick Douglass gave a passionate speech seeking to rouse the conscience of America in the face of slavery. Despite much ...
On Saturday, many people gathered outside Historic Northampton to take turns reading a passage of Frederick Douglass’ famous speech, ‘What to the Slave is the Fourth of July?’ ...
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