Frederick Douglass: “The first of January, 1863, was a memorable day in the progress of…”

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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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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Frederick Douglass: “The first of January, 1863, was a memorable day in the progress of American liberty and civilization.”