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What to a Slave is the Fourth of July?

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WARNING: The Original version of this text is unedited and contains charged language that may cause discomfort.

This adaptation tackles themes of slavery, racial injustice, and the disparity between American ideals and practices. It explores the historical and social context of the 19th century and offers a critical perspective on freedom and equality. Readers should approach this content with sensitivity and an awareness of its profound historical implications.

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What to a Slave is the Fourth of July?

About the Author

Frederick Douglass (1818-1895) was a prominent African American abolitionist, writer, and orator. Born into slavery, Douglass escaped and became a leading voice in the fight against slavery and racial injustice. His speeches and writings, including What to the Slave is the Fourth of July?, offer powerful critiques of American society and a vision for justice and equality.

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Immerse yourself in the powerful words of What to the Slave is the Fourth of July? with our leveled reading adaptation. Delivered by Frederick Douglass in 1852, this landmark speech addresses the glaring contradictions between the ideals of American freedom and the reality of slavery. Through a stirring critique of the nation's celebration of independence, Douglass illuminates the moral and ethical failures of a society that professes liberty while denying it to millions.

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