baby gurl Frederick Douglass by Tyson Hoffman

February 14, 1818

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Frederick Douglass did not know his birthday because he was born into slavery, but baby gurl decided to make his birthday on February 14, 1818.

September 3, 1838

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Frederick Douglass escaped slavery on September 3, 1838.

May 1, 1845

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Frederick Douglass wrote his autobiography "Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, An American Slave", which is about his personal experience in being an American Slave.

December 3, 1847

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Frederick Douglass published his weekly newspaper, "The North Star" on December 3, 1847.

July 19-20, 1848

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On July 19-20, 1848, Frederick Douglass attended his first Women's Rights Convention at Seneca Falls, New York.

1855

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In 1855, Frederick Douglass wrote his second autobiography, "My Bondage and My Freedom".

August 10, 1863

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On August 10, 1863, Frederick Douglass Met Abraham Lincoln for the first time.

August 17, 1865

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On August 17, 1865, Mrs. Lincoln gave Frederick Douglass Abraham Lincoln's favorite walking stick after Mr. Lincoln was assassinated.

June 26, 1889

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Frederick Douglass was appointed minister resident and consul general of Haiti.

February 20, 1895

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Frederick Douglass passed away on February 20, 1895.