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Frederick Douglass: Abolitionist Leader and Orator

Learn about Frederick Douglass, a prominent figure in the fight against slavery, known for his eloquence and written works advocating freedom and equality. Discover his impactful role in American history.

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Frederick Douglass: Abolitionist Leader and Orator

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  1. Profiles in Leadership Frederick Douglass

  2. Frederick Douglass Born: 1817 Died: 1895

  3. Frederick Douglass Frederick Douglass, the son of a white man and a black slave, was born in Maryland. His birth name was Frederick Washington Bailey. At age nine, Frederick was sent to Baltimore to care for the son on Mr. and Mrs. Auld. Frederick was taught to read by Mrs. Auld.

  4. Frederick Douglass In 1838 he escaped to New York City. He became involved with the American Anti-Slavery Society. He was a gifted writer and speaker. In 1945 he published his autobiography, “The Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass”.

  5. Frederick Douglass He began to publish an abolitionist newspaper “The North Star”. He became a great orator, speaking out against slavery. Douglass helped convince President Lincoln to make emancipation of the slaves one of the goals of the Civil War.

  6. Frederick Douglass

  7. Frederick Douglass “Abolitionist” February 14, 1817 to February 20, 1895

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