- Former slave who became a renowned orator, writer, and statesman
- Escaped from slavery in 1838 and became a prominent lecturer on the abolitionist circuit
- His powerful speeches and writings raised awareness of the horrors of slavery and helped shape public opinion
- Worked closely with prominent abolitionists such as William Lloyd Garrison and Wendell Phillips
- Served as a consultant to President Abraham Lincoln on matters related to race and slavery during the Civil War
- Published an influential autobiography, "The Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave," which recounted his experiences and challenges as a slave
- His contributions to the antislavery movement and his work towards equality for African Americans left a significant impact on American history.