On the recordJanuary 1, 1881
The first of January, 1863, was a memorable day in the progress of American liberty and civilization.
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Frederick Douglass
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gutenberg.orgFrederick Douglass: “The first of January, 1863, was a memorable day in the progress of American liberty and civilization.”
Editor's note · Context
Douglass declares January 1, 1863, the date of the Emancipation Proclamation, as a pivotal moment for American freedom and societal advancement.
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