Turning points -- Slavery and escape -- The invention of Frederick Douglass -- The reinvention of Frederick Douglass -- The storm builds -- Still a lot of work to do.
Summary:
Born into slavery, Douglass became an eloquent spokesperson for both black's and women's rights. During and after the Civil War, Douglass became a confidant of presidents Abraham Lincoln and Andrew Johnson. Douglass also argued for African Americans to be allowed to join the Union army in the fight for their own freedom.
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