What to the Slave Is the Fourth of July?

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Frederick Douglass's historic speech delivered at the Rochester Ladies' Anti-Slavery Society critiques the hypocrisy of American democracy. He powerfully questions the significance of the Fourth of July for enslaved individuals, highlighting the stark contrast between the nation's ideals and the reality of slavery. Douglass's eloquent argument serves as a profound call for justice and freedom, making it a pivotal moment in the fight against slavery.