Frederick Douglass' speech "What to the Slave is the Fourth of July?" highlights the stark contrast between the ideals of freedom celebrated on July 4th and the reality of slavery in America at that time. Delivered during intense debates over slavery, the speech remains relevant today as it addresses the hypocrisy of celebrating independence while denying freedom to others.
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