One of the most significant speeches in American history. I would argue that the issues Douglass raises here are still very relevant to how Americans perceive themselves.
The average American from the time this speech was made would look at the level of surveillance, control, taxation, and powerlessness of the average American today and declare us all slaves.
One of the most significant speeches in American history. I would argue that the issues Douglass raises here are still very relevant to how Americans perceive themselves.
The average American from the time this speech was made would look at the level of surveillance, control, taxation, and powerlessness of the average American today and declare us all slaves.