On the record
They have never been mistaken as to the historical difference between the party which gave them liberty and the party which sought to continue their enslavement.
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Frederick Douglass
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gutenberg.orgFrederick Douglass: “They have never been mistaken as to the historical difference between the party which gave them liberty and the party…”
Editor's note · Context
This statement reflects Douglass's belief in the historical significance of political parties in the fight for freedom and equality.
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