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Speaker or author: Matthews, William E.

Newspaper or publication: Liberator

Speech delivered on the April 16th anniversary of the emancipation of Washington, DC. The speaker stressed his belief that the accomplishments of all renowned black people should be celebrated on a special holiday.

Description of file(s): PDF 2 page, 418 word document (text and images)

Date published: 1863-04-16

Subjects: Abolitionists--United States; African American abolitionists; Antislavery movements--United States; Slavery; United States--History--19th century

Keywords: Benjamin Bannaker; emancipation; Hayti; Toussaint L'Ouverture; Washington, DC

People: Bannakar, Benjamin; L'Ouverture, Toussaint

Publication type: Newspapers; Speeches

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