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Frederick Douglas: Black History Month Fact #5

By Staff

BLACK HISTORY MONTH FACT #5

Did you know even though Frederick Douglass was born a slave he went on to write books about his life, became a major contributor to end slavery, and an advisor for President Abraham Lincoln?

In 1863, during the Civil War, Frederick Douglas advised President Lincoln on the proper treatment of black soldiers.

Source: Library of Congress