On the recordJanuary 1, 1855
My answer is, first, that slavery is the common enemy of mankind, and all mankind should be made acquainted with its abominable character.
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Frederick Douglass
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Douglass explains his rationale for addressing an international audience, asserting that slavery is a universal evil that transcends national borders.
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