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i had a dream was about people should be treated equal
I believe you are referring to his speech he gave entitled "Meaning of the Fourth of July for the Negro." Douglass was simply pointing out the inconsistencies and hypocrisy of the white American population. They were celebrating freedom while oppressing those in slavery.
Freedom.
In "What to the Slave Is the Fourth of July?" Frederick Douglass employs stark imagery to highlight the contrast between the celebratory nature of Independence Day and the grim reality faced by enslaved people. He vividly describes the joy of freedom celebrated by white Americans as a painful reminder of the ongoing oppression and suffering of enslaved individuals. This juxtaposition serves to emphasize the hypocrisy of a nation proclaiming liberty while denying it to a significant portion of its population. Through his powerful imagery, Douglass evokes a deep sense of injustice and calls for a reckoning with the nation's moral failures.
Frederick Douglass chose the topic of slavery for his speech at the Fourth of July celebration to highlight the hypocrisy of celebrating freedom while millions remained enslaved. He aimed to awaken the conscience of his audience by contrasting the ideals of liberty and justice with the brutal reality of slavery. Douglass sought to provoke reflection on the nation's moral failures and to call for immediate action against the institution of slavery, emphasizing that true independence could not exist while such injustice persisted.
i had a dream was about people should be treated equal
I believe you are referring to his speech he gave entitled "Meaning of the Fourth of July for the Negro." Douglass was simply pointing out the inconsistencies and hypocrisy of the white American population. They were celebrating freedom while oppressing those in slavery.
Frederick Douglass's speech "What to the Slave Is the Fourth of July" was primarily aimed at white Americans, particularly those who celebrated Independence Day while ignoring the plight of enslaved people. He sought to challenge their perceptions and moral complacency regarding slavery, urging them to recognize the hypocrisy in their celebrations. Additionally, Douglass aimed to inspire abolitionists and sympathetic individuals to advocate for justice and equality for African Americans.
Freedom.
James A. Colaiaco has written: 'James Fitzjames Stephen and the crisis of Victorian thought' -- subject(s): Political science 'Frederick Douglass and the Fourth of July' -- subject(s): African Americans, Antislavery movements, Civil rights, Constitutional history, Fourth of July, History
In "What to the Slave Is the Fourth of July?" Frederick Douglass employs stark imagery to highlight the contrast between the celebratory nature of Independence Day and the grim reality faced by enslaved people. He vividly describes the joy of freedom celebrated by white Americans as a painful reminder of the ongoing oppression and suffering of enslaved individuals. This juxtaposition serves to emphasize the hypocrisy of a nation proclaiming liberty while denying it to a significant portion of its population. Through his powerful imagery, Douglass evokes a deep sense of injustice and calls for a reckoning with the nation's moral failures.
Frederick Douglass chose the topic of slavery for his speech at the Fourth of July celebration to highlight the hypocrisy of celebrating freedom while millions remained enslaved. He aimed to awaken the conscience of his audience by contrasting the ideals of liberty and justice with the brutal reality of slavery. Douglass sought to provoke reflection on the nation's moral failures and to call for immediate action against the institution of slavery, emphasizing that true independence could not exist while such injustice persisted.
Frederick Douglass argued that the Fourth of July represented a stark contrast for enslaved people, highlighting their oppression and lack of freedom. In his famous speech, he emphasized that while the nation celebrated liberty and independence, enslaved individuals were still denied basic human rights and dignity. For them, the holiday served as a reminder of their suffering and the hypocrisy of a nation that proclaimed equality while perpetuating slavery. Douglass called for a recognition of this injustice, urging people to confront the realities faced by the enslaved.
Frederick Douglass compares the Fourth of July and the observance of slavery, highlighting the stark contrast between the celebration of freedom and the reality of oppression faced by enslaved people. He points out that while one group revels in liberty, another remains in chains, showcasing the hypocrisy of a nation that celebrates independence while denying it to millions. Both holidays, according to Douglass, serve to underscore the deep divisions in American society and the need for a genuine reckoning with its ideals of freedom and equality.
In his speech "What to the Slave Is the Fourth of July?", Frederick Douglass addresses the counterclaim that the celebration of Independence Day is a universal symbol of freedom and justice. He argues that for enslaved people, the holiday serves as a painful reminder of their oppression and the hypocrisy of a nation that celebrates liberty while perpetuating slavery. Douglass emphasizes that the ideals of freedom and equality are not extended to African Americans, highlighting the stark contrast between the celebration of independence and the reality of slavery.
The speech was called "The Hypocrisy of American Slavery" given July 4, 1852 at Rochester, NY
Frederick Douglass has written: 'In the words of Frederick Douglass' -- subject(s): History, African Americans, Civil rights, Quotations, Quotations, maxims, Political and social views 'Frederick Douglass on women's rights' -- subject(s): Women's rights, Addresses, essays, lectures 'Southern questions' -- subject(s): Education, African Americans 'Men of color, to arms!' -- subject(s): African American Participation, History, United States Civil War, 1861-1865 'America A Concise History 3e & Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass 2e & Our Hearts Fell to the Ground' '\\' -- subject(s): Correspondence, African American abolitionists, Abolitionists, Relics 'Thoughts for all time' -- subject(s): Quotations 'The Frederick Douglass Papers: Volume 5, Series One' 'The Meaning of the 4th of July for the Negro' 'The race problem' -- subject(s): Race relations, African Americans 'Frederick Douglass' -- subject(s): 19th century, African Americans, Antislavery movements, Civil rights, Description and travel, History, Politics and government, Slaves, Social conditions, Speeches, addresses, etc., American, United States 'Selected Works of Frederick Douglass' 'Life of Frederick Douglass' 'Vida de Frederick Douglass' 'Oration' -- subject(s): Controversial literature, Slavery, Fourth of July orations 'Three addresses on the relations subsisting between the white and colored people of the United States' -- subject(s): Race relations, African Americans, Civil rights 'Three Classic African-American Novels' 'Admiration & ambivalence' -- subject(s): Correspondence 'America A Concise History 3e V1 & Documents to Accompany America's History 5eV1 & Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass 2e' 'America Concise History 3e V1 & Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass 2e & Benjamin and William Franklin' 'John Brown' -- subject(s): Accessible book 'The Life of an American Slave' 'Abolition fanaticism in New York' -- subject(s): Accessible book 'America A Concise History 3e V1 & Going to the Source V1 & Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass 2e' 'America Concise History 3e & Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass 2e' 'Eulogy of the late Hon. Wm. Jay' 'America's History 5e V1 & Sovereignty and the Goodness of God & Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass 2e' 'Vida de Un Esclavo Americano' 'American Promise 3e V1 & Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass 2e' 'The Education of Frederick Douglass (Classic, 60s)' 'America A Concise History 3e V1 & America Firsthand 7e V1 & Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass 2e' 'American Promise 3e Vol. B & Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass 2e' 'Narrative Of The Life & Times Of Frederick Douglass' 'Narrative of the life of an American slave' -- subject(s): Biography, African American abolitionists, Abolitionists, Slaves 'Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave (America's Past) (America's Past)' 'Narrative of an American Slave' 'Sovereignty & the Goodness of God and Benjamin & William Franklin and Narrative' 'Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin 2e & Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass' 'Why Is the Negro Lynched' 'Escape from Slavery' -- subject(s): African American abolitionists, African Americans, Abolitionists, Slaves, Juvenile literature, Childhood and youth, Biography 'Collected Works Of Frederick Douglass' 'America's History 5e V1 & Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass 2e and Judith Sargent Murray (Hardy Boys: Undercover Brothers)' 'Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave' 'Why is the Negro lynched?' -- subject(s): Accessible book, Lynching. 'American Promise 2e Volume 2 and Reading the American Past 2e Volume 2 and Study' 'Life and times of Fredrick Douglass' 'America A Concise History 3e V2&Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin 2e&Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass 2e&What Caused the Pueblo Revolt of 1680' 'Life and Times of Frederick Douglas' 'Autobiographies' -- subject(s): Biography, Abolitionists, African American abolitionists, African Americans 'The life and writings of Frederick Douglass' -- subject(s): Anti-slavery movements, Slavery, Antislavery movements 'Frederick Douglass and \\' 'America A Concise History 2e Volume 1 and Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin 2e' 'Standing with the slave' -- subject(s): Slaves, History, Civil rights, Political and social views, Social conditions, African Americans, Antislavery movements, Biography 'The mind and heart of Frederick Douglass' -- subject(s): Antislavery movements, Speeches, addresses, etc., American 'The Life of Frederick Douglas' 'From slave to statesman' -- subject(s): Antislavery movements, Slavery 'Life and times of Frederick Douglass written by himself' -- subject(s): Antislavery movements, Slavery 'Oration by Frederick Douglass' -- subject(s): African Americans, Abolitionists 'Address by Frederick Douglass, and poem by A.C. Hills, delivered at the erection of the Wing monument, at Mexico, Oswego Co. N.Y.' 'The narrative and selected writings' -- subject(s): Biography, Sources, African American abolitionists, Abolitionists, African Americans, History 'America's History 5e Volume 1 and Documents to accompany America's History 5e' 'Address' -- subject(s): Accessible book