Frederick Douglass

Born: 1818 in Maryland

Died: 1895

Despite being born into slavery, he was taught to read & write by his owner’s wife.

American abolitionist, suffragist, author, editor, orator and diplomat.

Made many attempts to escape slavery and once successful, led abolitionist movement.

He gave many anti-slavery speeches at abolitionist meetings and was also very outspoken on the issue of woman’s rights.

Served as ambassadorship to Dominican Republic and consul-general to Republic of Haiti.

He was the first African American to run for Vice President of the U.S.

Said: “If there is no struggle, there is no progress.”