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Differences And Similarities Between Lincoln And Frederick Douglass

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Lincoln and Douglass promoted human rights in order to develop America. Both Lincoln and Douglass shared similar thoughts when it came to slavery later in the Civil War. Yet, in some ways their thoughts differed due to their own personal perspectives, affecting the way slavery should be dealt with. Lincoln, also known as “The Great Emancipator” was neither for or against slavery. While on the other hand, Douglass, at a point in time a slave himself, was against slavery. As a nation we did not fully achieve the desires of Lincoln and Douglass, some dreams were achieved but at the same time some were not. Frederick Douglass (1888-1895) was born into slavery, therefore, he knew what it was like to be a slave
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