The Meaning of July 4th for the Negro by Frederick Douglass
Posted by Liv | Filed under Genea Musings
On July 5, 1852, Frederick Douglass gave a speech at an event commemorating the signing of the Declaration of Independence that was held at Rochester’s Corinthian Hall. He actually gives a biting oratory, in which he tells his audience, “This Fourth of July is yours, not mine. You may rejoice, I must mourn.” Actor Danny Glover [...]
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