“If the Negro knows enough to pay taxes to support the government, he knows enough to vote; taxation and representation should go together. If he knows enough to shoulder a musket and fight for the flag, fight for the government, he knows enough to vote.”
Quote by Frederick Douglass
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Selected Addresses of Frederick Douglass
This book compiles a selection of Frederick Douglass's most significant addresses, showcasing his advocacy for the abolition of slavery and his fight for civil rights. more
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