JOURNAL ARTICLE

The Annotated Frederick Douglass.

  • Published In: Atlantic, 2023, v. 332, n. 5. P. 30 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Blight, David W. 3 of 3

Abstract

"The Annotated Frederick Douglass" is an essay written by Frederick Douglass in 1866, reflecting on the end of slavery and advocating for a transformative and egalitarian Reconstruction of America after the Civil War. Douglass emphasizes the importance of Congress and the nation's decisions during this time, as they will shape the future of the country. He calls for equal rights for all citizens, particularly Black civil and political rights, and warns against the dangers of a privileged class. Douglass criticizes the previous session of Congress for attempting to disenfranchise colored citizens and argues for the enfranchisement of black citizens. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Atlantic. 2023/12, Vol. 332, Issue 5, p30
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:History
  • Publication Date:2023
  • ISSN:1072-7825
  • Accession Number:173617243
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