Frederick Douglass Speech: The Meaning Of Fourth July For Slaves

Student’s name Institution Course Date Fredrick Douglass speech: The meaning of Fourth July for slaves A fiery orator was Fredrick Douglass that his speeches were written in many abolitionist newspapers.He delivered his famous speech that in Rochester on 5TH July 1952.The purpose of his invite was to shed light on the meaning of 4th July to the slaves. The first part of his speech was characterized by praise for the founding fathers, He then turns and begins to condemn the American Society’s attitude towards slavery. He starts by addressing the president by talking about anti-slavery, which he equates himself to the rest of the citizens. Douglass campaigned against slavery through his speech, he commences the speech by acknowledging that he had experienced a lot after slavery, he goes further to remind them what they were celebrating and says that the nation is young and able to change for the better.Douglass then talks about the American revolutionaries fight for independence from the British colonization and say that he approved their actions. He then takes them back to when the idea of revolting against the colonizers was considered dangerous and treason, he goes ahead and equates it to the view people had on the abolitionist at the then present moment. He said this implying that in future, his actions against slavery will be honored. Going further, he recognizes the signers of the declaration of independence. Nonetheless, he points that out that his speech was not meant to praise them for their deeds,Instead, he encourages them to continue with the great work. He goes ahead and asks "Are the great principles of political freedom and of natural justice...