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Frederick Douglass, an African American who was one of the most eminent human rights leaders of the 19th century. His oratorical and literary brilliance thrust him into the forefront of the U.S. abolition movement, and he became the first black citizen to hold high rank in the U.S. government

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View one photographer’s powerful photo series where he recreates portraits of famous Americans with their descendants.

This entry was posted in Building a Democracy and tagged Historic Figures, History, People on August 1, 2020 by Daniella Navarro.

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