Yes, he did ...

Long before Barack Obama wrote about the audacity of hope, Frederick Douglass lived it. Dan Buckley hails the greatness of a man whose only weapons were self-belief and powerful words

Yes, he did ...

”I came a slave; I go back a free man.

I came here a thing – I go back a human being.”

Already a subscriber? Sign in

You have reached your article limit.

Unlimited access. Half the price.

Annual €130 €65

Best value

Monthly €12€6 / month

More in this section

Revoiced

Newsletter

Sign up to the best reads of the week from irishexaminer.com selected just for you.

Cookie Policy Privacy Policy Brand Safety FAQ Help Contact Us Terms and Conditions

© Examiner Echo Group Limited