Frederick Douglass: “Though high in position, the humblest could approach him and feel at…”

On the recordJanuary 1, 1881

Though high in position, the humblest could approach him and feel at home in his presence.

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Frederick Douglass

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Douglass praises Abraham Lincoln's humility and approachability, noting that even the most modest individuals felt comfortable in his presence.

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