The Meaning of July Fourth for the Negro - Free download as Word Doc (.doc), PDF File (.pdf), Text File (.txt) or read online for free. 4th of july 4th of july Open navigation menu What, to the American slave, is your 4th of July? I answer: a day that reveals to him, more than all other days in the year, the gross injustice and cruelty to which he is the constant victim. The Meaning of the Fourth of July for the Negro Abridged* Frederick Douglass . July 5, 1852. 1 Mr. President, Friends and Fellow Citizens: The task before me is one which requires much previous thought and study for its proper performance. I do not remember ever to have appeared as a speaker before any assembly more Ossie Davis reads this speech, compiled by Phil Foner, which demonstrates Douglass’ incomparable skill in oration and commands respect for the legendary thinker and activist. “The Meaning of July Fourth to the Negro” is an article that, at first glance is praising the efforts and works of the originators of the Declaration of Independence and those who stood for the “principles” within it. However, Douglass presents his view of this symbol of freedom which It is the birthday of your National Independence, and of your political freedom. This, to you, is what the Passover was to the emancipated people of God. It carries your minds back to the day, and to the act of your great deliverance. PDF Télécharger [PDF] Frederick Douglass from Slavery to Freedom - Lorenzo Cultural Center the meaning of july fourth for the negro pdf The Meaning of July Fourth for the Negro by Frederick Douglass A speech given at Rochester, New York, July 5, 1852 Mr President, Friends and Fellow? In 1852, abolitionist Frederick Douglass delivered his speech “The Meaning of July Fourth for the Negro,” on July 5 at an event commemorating the signing of the Declaration of Independence in Rochester, New York. Douglass’ words resonate today. The Meaning of July Fourth for the Negro Speech given by Frederick Douglass at Rochester, New York, July 5, 1852 () Fellow-citizens, pardon me, allow me to ask, why am I called upon to speak here to-day? What have I, or those I represent, to do with your national independence? The Meaning of july Fourth for the Negro by Frederick Douglass A speech given at Rochester, New York, july 5, 1852 Mr. President, Friends and Fellow Citizens: He who could address this audience without a quailing sensation, has stronger nerves than I have. I do not remember ever to have appeared as a speaker before any assembly more shrinkingly The Meaning of the Fourth of July for the Negro. The Meaning of the Fourth of July for the Negro Abridged* Frederick Douglass July 5 1852 1 Mr President Friends and Fellow Citizens: The task before me is one which requires much previous thought and study for its proper performance The papers and placards say that I am to deliver a 4th [of] July This, for the purpose of this celebration, is the 4th of July. It is the birthday of your National Independence, and of your political freedom. This, to you, is what the Passover was to the emancipated people of God. The Meaning of July Fourth for the Negro by Frederick Douglass A speech given at Rochester, New York, July 5, 1852 Mr. President, Friends and Fellow Citizens: He who could address this audience without a quailing sensation, has stronger nerves than I have. The Meaning of July Fourth for the Negro by Frederick Douglass. A speech given at Rochester, New York, July 5, 1852 . Mr. President, Friends and Fellow Citizens: He who could address this audience without a quailing sensation, has stronger nerves than I have. I do not remember ever to have appeared as a speaker before any assembly "The Meaning of July Fourth for the Negro" Fellow Citizens, I am not wanting in respect for the fathers of this republic. The signers of the Declaration of Independence were brave men. They were great men, too Ñ great enough to give frame to a great age. It does not often happen to a nation to raise, at one time, such a number of truly great men. "The Meaning of July Fourth for the Negro" By Frederick Douglass July 5, 1852 Rochester, New York Fellow Citizens, I am not wanting in respect for the fathers of this republic. The signers of the Declaration of Independence were brave men. They were great men, too great enough to give frame to a great age. The Meaning of the Fourth of July for the Negro . Abridged* Frederick Douglass . July 5, 1852. 1 Mr. President, Friends and Fellow Citizens: The task before me is one which requires much previous thought and study for its proper performance. The papers and placards say, that I am to deliver a 4th [of] July oration. This 2" ©2013"The"Gilder"Lehrman"Institute"of"American"History" www.gilderlehrman.org" young."SeventyQsix"years,"though"agood"old"age"for"aman,"is"butamere"speck"in"the Fredrick Douglass’s Speech “The Meaning of July Fourth for The Negro” Delivered on July 5, 1852, was Literate, Poetic and Stirring Dr. Thamarai Selvi Lecturer, Language and Literature, University of Goroka, Papua New Guinea This, for the purpose of this celebration, is the Fourth of July. It is the birthday of your National Independence, and of your political freedom. This, to you, is what the Passover was to the emancipated people of God.
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