On the record
If a monument should be erected to the memory of John Brown, as there ought to be, the form and name of Shields Green should have a conspicuous place upon it.
Said by
Frederick Douglass
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gutenberg.orgFrederick Douglass: “If a monument should be erected to the memory of John Brown, as there ought to be, the form and name of Shields Green…”
Editor's note · Context
Douglass advocates for the recognition of Shields Green's contributions alongside John Brown, underscoring the importance of acknowledging all heroes in the fight for freedom.
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