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cantubella10 — 2024-03-20 19:29:54 UTC

1. One of the reasons we celebrate Black History Month in February is because of Frederick Douglass.

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2. Douglass was the most photographed American of the 19th century, sitting for more portraits than even Abraham Lincoln.

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3. Frederick Douglass chose his name from a poem.

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4. Douglass became a free man thanks to help from European allies.

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5. Douglass was the only African American to attend the First Woman's Rights Convention.

cantubella10 — 2024-03-20 19:41:57 UTC

6. During the Civil War, Douglass passionately helped enlist free black men to fight in the Union Army.

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7. Douglass was the first African American to receive a vote for president at a major political party convention.

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8. Douglass was also the first African American to receive a vice presidential nomination.

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9. Later in his life, Douglass did much of his writing and deep thinking in a one-room cabin that he referred to as his “Growlery.”

cantubella10 — 2024-03-20 19:51:44 UTC

10. Many of Douglass’ possessions were lost in a devastating fire in 1877.