On the recordJanuary 1, 1881
It seems strange now, in view of all the progress which has been made, that such a question could arise.
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Frederick Douglass
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gutenberg.orgFrederick Douglass: “It seems strange now, in view of all the progress which has been made, that such a question could arise.”
Editor's note · Context
Reflecting on a past incident where his presence at a convention caused consternation, Douglass notes how much progress has since been made.
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