Frederick Douglass: “Had he wavered, had he retreated or apologized, the case had been…”

On the recordJanuary 1, 1881

Had he wavered, had he retreated or apologized, the case had been different.

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Frederick Douglass

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Douglass highlights the critical role of unwavering resolve and refusal to compromise in shaping the outcome of a cause.

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