February 14, 1818: Birth of Frederick Douglass | Periscope

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February 14, 1818:

Birth of Frederick Douglass, former slave and speechwriter who called for freedom of all people.

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USHC.3.CE Assess the causes and effects of significant turning points in the Populist and Progressive era from 1877–1924.

14 de Febrero del 1818:

Nacimiento de Frederick Douglass, exesclavo y escritor de discursos que pidió la libertad de todas las personas.

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