Extra Mile: DOUGLASS, Frederick plaque in Washington, D.C. by Sam Pena

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Frederick Douglass (February, 1818 – February 20, 1895) was an American abolitionist, editor, orator, author, statesman and reformer. Called "The Sage of Anacostia" and "The Lion of Anacostia," Douglass was one of the most prominent figures in African American history and a formidable public presence. He was a firm believer in the equality of all people, whether black, female, American Indian, or recent immigrant. He was fond of saying, "I would unite with anybody to do right and with nobody to do wrong." Source: Wikipedia

Frederick Douglass
1817-1895
A famed orator and writer, Frederick Douglass was a key architect of the movement that ended slavery, thevery institution into which he was born. Even after his goal to abolish slavery was achieved, Douglass persistedin his struggle for equality. His work in the women's rights and civil rights movements helped set the stagefor further landmark change in this country.
"I prefer to be true to myself, even at the hazard of incurring the ridicule of others, ratherthan to be false, and to incur my own abhorrence"

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Artist: Sam Pena(click name for more of that artist's work)
Related subjects: History, American; Writers, Scholars, Inventors, Educators, Artists
Location: 15th St NW between Pennsylvania Av & F St Washington, D.C. Extra Mile

Nearest Metro: Federal Triangle(Orange - Blue - Silver) (click station name for all sculptures nearby) (dcMem ID #712 )

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