On the recordJanuary 1, 1881
The truth is, dear madam, we are here, and here we are likely to remain.
Said by
Frederick Douglass
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gutenberg.orgFrederick Douglass: “The truth is, dear madam, we are here, and here we are likely to remain.”
Editor's note · Context
In a letter, Douglass firmly declares the enduring presence and intention of Black people to remain in the United States.
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