On the recordJanuary 1, 1855
It recalled to life my crushed self-respect and my self-confidence, and inspired me with a renewed determination to be A FREEMAN.
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Frederick Douglass
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Following a pivotal confrontation, Douglass describes how the experience restored his inner strength and resolve to achieve freedom.
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