Frederick Douglass (1818-1895)
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Frederick Douglass (1818-1895) Born enslaved on Holme Hill Farm near here, Douglass lived his early childhood in Talbot County. He self-liberated from Baltimore in 1838 assisted by his future wife, Anna Murray. Overcoming mind-body-soul-destroying obstacles, Douglass became one of the greatest orators, writers, and philosophers in American history.
He was an extraordinary advocate for liberation, human rights, and universal sufferage. His legacy lives in all who fight for freedom and equality.
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