Frederick Douglass was born into slavery around 1818 in Talbot County, Maryland. Frederick Douglass taught himself and other enslaved people how to read and write. Frederick Douglass was often subjected to brutal treatment for teaching other enslaved people. Frederick Douglass escaped and traveled to New York where he was a free man and married his wife. Frederick Douglass published his first autobiography, Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass. He embraced the women's rights movement, helped people on the Underground Railroad, and supported anti-slavery political parties. Frederick Douglass worked tirelessly during the Civil War to ensure that African-Americans would receive freedom. Frederick Douglass met with President Abraham Lincoln to advocate for freedom and equal citizenship. One of the reasons we celebrate Black History Month in February is because of Frederick Douglass. Historian, Carter G. Woodson founded the precursor to Black History Month, “Negro History Week,” to coincide with the time of year when both Frederick Douglass and President Abraham Lincoln celebrated their birthdays.
Facts:- Frederick Douglass’ first autobiography was titled, Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass.
- One of the reasons we celebrate Black History Month in February is because of Frederick Douglass.
- Frederick Douglass met with President Abraham Lincoln to advocate for freedom.
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U.S. Department of the Interior. (n.d.). Frederick Douglass. National Parks Service. Retrieved January 24, 2022, from https://www.nps.gov/frdo/learn...
10 facts you might not know about Frederick Douglass, in honor of his 200th birthday. National Parks Conservation Association. (n.d.). Retrieved January 24, 2022, from https://www.npca.org/articles/...