Frederick Douglass: From Enslaved to Statesman

Frederick Douglass, born into slavery, was separated from his mother and taught to read by his master's wife. Despite attempts to stop his education, he continued to learn and taught others. At 20, he escaped to New York, married Anna Murray, and became a prominent abolitionist speaker and writer. His works gained international acclaim, leading to a European exile to avoid capture. Returning to the US, he bought his freedom, started The North Star newspaper, and supported the Underground Railroad. Douglass advised President Lincoln, influencing the inclusion of Black soldiers in the Union Army. He held various political roles, including US Marshall and Minister to Haiti. Douglass's legacy as a leader and advocate for equality endures.

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