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The fact is, it was never either honestly dead or securely buried.
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Frederick Douglass
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gutenberg.orgFrederick Douglass: “The fact is, it was never either honestly dead or securely buried.”
Editor's note · Context
Douglass argues that the Democratic party was never truly dead, highlighting its enduring influence.
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