Frederick Douglass: “A wink or a nod from such men might unchain the hand of violence and…”

On the recordJanuary 1, 1881

A wink or a nod from such men might unchain the hand of violence and set order and law at defiance.

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Frederick Douglass

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Reflecting on the potential for powerful individuals to incite disorder, Douglass describes how subtle cues can unleash violence.

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Frederick Douglass: “A wink or a nod from such men might unchain the hand of violence and set order and law at defiance.”