Douglass, Frederick, 1818-1895 [Douglass quotation on each citizen's right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness]
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01116 Author/Creator: Douglass, Frederick, 1818-1895 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Autograph quotation signed Date: 22 August 1879 Pagination: 1 p. ; 14.5 x 12.4 cm. Order a Copy
One note from Frederick Douglass dated August 22, 1879. Writes that the government owes every citizen equal opportunity to live and when it does not provide this service should be overthrown.
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