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In his 1852 speech, Frederick Douglass questions the meaning of Independence Day for American slaves, highlighting the stark contrast between their suffering and the celebration of freedom by others. He argues that the Fourth of July is a day of mourning for enslaved individuals, as it underscores the injustice and hypocrisy of a nation that claims liberty while perpetuating slavery. Douglass calls for a powerful awakening of the nation
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