The Constitution is a GLORIOUS LIBERTY DOCUMENT. Read its preamble, co…

Frederick Douglass
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The Constitution is a GLORIOUS LIBERTY DOCUMENT. Read its preamble, consider it purposes. Is slavery among them? Is it at the gateway? or is it in the temple? it is neither. ✨ What to the Slave is the 4th of July?, delivered 4 July 1852
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