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Original
Reason
Possibly the most well-known portrait of Douglass. His expression just personifies dignity and passion.
Proposed caption
Frederick Douglass (1818-1895, pictured here in about 1879) was born a slave in Maryland but became a prominent 19th century abolitionist, author and public speaker.
Articles this image appears in
Frederick Douglass, Black History Month
Creator
Photograph (c. 1879) by George K. Warren (d. 1884). National Archives: NARA FILE #: 200-FL-22

Promoted Image:Frederick Douglass (circa 1879).jpg MER-C 03:10, 6 October 2007 (UTC)[reply]