[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 16 (Tuesday, February 15, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E234]
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   HONORING FREDERICK DOUGLASS IN CELEBRATION OF BLACK HISTORY MONTH

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                           HON. FRANK R. WOLF

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, February 15, 2005

  Mr. WOLF. Mr. Speaker, in celebration of Black History Month, I would 
like to honor Frederick Douglass, a great advocate of human rights. The 
Caring Institute along with the National Park Service is celebrating 
the 187th birthday of Frederick Douglass with an event called 
``Honoring Frederick Douglass: A Celebration of Black History.'' The 
celebration was held at Ford's Theatre on February 14.
  Frederick Douglass was born into slavery, and after eventually buying 
his freedom he went on to become a popular orator, author and 
publisher. He fought against discrimination of all types throughout his 
lifetime. Mr. Douglass played a great role in bringing about the 
abolition of slavery in America. He worked for women's rights as well, 
stating, ``I would give women the vote, precisely as I insisted upon 
giving the colored man the right to vote. Right is of no sex--truth is 
of no color--God is the Father of us all and we are all brethren.'' 
Toward the end of his life, Mr. Douglass served as a recorder of deeds 
and marshall for the District of Columbia and also as an ambassador to 
Haiti.
  I encourage my colleagues to remember this great man during this 
month honoring those who have played such an important part in our 
Nation's history.

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