On July 5th, 1852, Frederick Douglass, one of the greatest orators of all time, delivered what was arguably the century's most powerful abolition speech.Β At a time of year where American freedom is celebrated across the nation, Douglass eloquently summoned the country to resolve the contradiction be
Frederick Douglass's Fourth of July Speech
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- Publisher
- Cherry Lake Publishing
- Year
- 2020
- Tongue
- English
- Leaves
- 32
- Series
- 21st Century Skills Library: Front Seat of History: Famous Speeches
- Category
- Library
No coin nor oath required. For personal study only.
β¦ Synopsis
Rochester, New York, 1852: A young boy listens to Frederick Douglass deliver his speech, and begins to question the meaning of Independence Day. Aligned with curriculum standards, these narrative-nonfiction books also highlight key 21st Century content: Global Awareness, Media Literacy, and Civic Literacy. Thought-provoking content and hands-on activities encourage critical thinking. Book includes a table of contents, glossary of key words, index, author biography, sidebars, and timeline.
Author/Illustrator biography
β¦ Subjects
Juvenile Nonfiction / History / United States; Juvenile Nonfiction / Social Topics / Prejudice & Racism
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