Summarize Frederick Douglass "5th of July" Speech
Frederick Douglass was asked to talk about " What to the Slave is the Fourth of July". He did not address this question in a joyous speech but he stated that the white man can celebrate their independence. But what about the Blacks. To the Blacks it was a mockery, who have been brutally oppressed. Therefore, he states that the Fourth Of July is the worst day for the Blacks. Also, he made it clear that he did not dennounce slavery, but only will do so in ways that are right and just. Overall, this speech is talking about how Fourth Of July is a bad day for Blacks and it should not be like this.
Frederick Douglass was asked to talk about " What to the Slave is the Fourth of July". He did not address this question in a joyous speech but he stated that the white man can celebrate their independence. But what about the Blacks. To the Blacks it was a mockery, who have been brutally oppressed. Therefore, he states that the Fourth Of July is the worst day for the Blacks. Also, he made it clear that he did not dennounce slavery, but only will do so in ways that are right and just. Overall, this speech is talking about how Fourth Of July is a bad day for Blacks and it should not be like this.
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