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Frederick Douglass: Why are some people slaves, and others masters?

On the recordJanuary 1, 1855
Why are some people slaves, and others masters?
Said by
Frederick Douglass

Editor's note · Context

As a child, Douglass articulates the fundamental question that began to trouble his mind regarding the inherent injustice of slavery.

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