Frederick Douglass was born in February 1818, and although we don’t know the exact day, he chose the 14th for himself, so happy 200th!
Among a lifetime of struggles and accomplishments the likes of which I, and most people today, will never come close to, he was also instrumental in getting the fight to end slavery to be part of the north’s goals in the Civil War. Initially, the north’s fight was mainly about preserving the Union.
Brian Carroll creator about 6 years ago
Frederick Douglass was born in February 1818, and although we don’t know the exact day, he chose the 14th for himself, so happy 200th!
Among a lifetime of struggles and accomplishments the likes of which I, and most people today, will never come close to, he was also instrumental in getting the fight to end slavery to be part of the north’s goals in the Civil War. Initially, the north’s fight was mainly about preserving the Union.
danketaz Premium Member about 6 years ago
Just take it one shuffle at a time, right?
Joe1962 Premium Member about 6 years ago
Northerners at the time found it hard to believe that such a great orator had once been a slave.
Dani Rice about 6 years ago
February 14th is also the day many churches recognize Absalom Jones. He actually died on the 13th, but . . . well, go look him up.
Fido (aka Felix Rex) Premium Member about 6 years ago
Another wonderful lesson today — thank you!