Frederick Douglass
Frederick Douglass, born into slavery in February 1818, became a leading figure in the abolitionist movement, advocating for the rights of African Americans and women's suffrage. His powerful oratory and writing skills helped him to become a prominent social reformer, author, and statesman. Douglass escaped from slavery in 1838 and went on to publish several autobiographies, the most famous being 'Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave.' He was a fierce advocate for equality and justice until his death on February 20, 1895, leaving a legacy of courage and resilience in the fight for civil rights.
Born on Feb 01, 1818 (207 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 1 | 9.00 | 0.03% | +0% | 331,002,651 | 101,941 | $21,000,000 | 6,468$ |
| United Kingdom | 1 | 5.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 67,886,011 | 28,204 | $2,700,000 | 1,122$ |
| Portugal | 1 | 9.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 10,196,709 | 7,405 | $240,000 | 174$ |
| New Zealand | 1 | 6.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 4,822,233 | 3,260 | $210,000 | 142$ |
| Totals | 4 | 413,907,604 | 140,810 | $24,150,000 | 7,906$ |
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New Zealand:
Kamala Harris was seen in front of Frederick Douglass' top hat at the Met Gala.
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United Kingdom:
JD Vance joked about Frederick Douglass's sexuality during the interview.
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Portugal:
Frederick Douglass was an intellectual who fought for the abolition of slavery and equality among different ethnicities and genders.
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United States:
Frederick Douglass thought Decoration Day was the nation’s most significant holiday and devoted his life to ensuring that the sacrifices of Union soldiers were not forgotten.
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Spain:
Frederick Douglass is mentioned as a notable figure in the history of Black dandyism at the Met Gala.
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United Kingdom:
Douglass's dressing in a particular way was part of his strategy of representing Black people to the world.
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Ireland:
Frederick Douglass attested that slavery permanently suspends the untrammelled power to mutilate and kill over the heads of the enslaved.
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Ireland:
Frederick Douglass was a formerly enslaved author and activist who visited Ireland in 1845.
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Bangladesh:
Frederick Douglass is recognized as an undisputed leader of African Americans who lacked formal education.
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Tanzania:
Frederick Douglass is quoted in the article, emphasizing the limits of tyrants based on the endurance of the oppressed.
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