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Frederick Douglass in Scranton – November 1867

Posted on February 15, 2020February 13, 2020 by Jake Wynn

Frederick Douglass used his speech in Scranton to criticize Andrew Johnson, a racist president he viewed as a despot.

Posted in Black History, ScrantonTagged 1867, Black History, Coal Region, Frederick Douglass, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, Reconstruction, Scranton, SpeechLeave a comment

“Give all men a chance and fair play” – Frederick Douglass in Pottsville

Posted on February 13, 2020February 12, 2020 by Jake Wynn

Frederick Douglass gave two speeches in Pottsville, Pennsylvania in October 1867.

Posted in Black History, Pottsville, Schuylkill CountyTagged 1867, African American, Black History, Civil War, Coal Region, Frederick Douglass, Miners Journal, Newspaper, Pennsylvania, Pottsville, Reconstruction, Schuylkill County, Speech2 Comments

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