On the record
It is everywhere an accepted truth, that in a country governed by the people, like ours, education of the youth of all classes is vital to its welfare, prosperity, and to its existence.
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Frederick Douglass
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gutenberg.orgFrederick Douglass: “It is everywhere an accepted truth, that in a country governed by the people, like ours, education of the youth of all…”
Editor's note · Context
Douglass emphasizes the critical importance of education for all youth in a democratic society.
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