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Frederick Douglass Monument Unveiling
- When
- 1899
- Where
- Rochester, New York
A statue of Frederick Douglass was unveiled in Rochester, New York, in 1899, marking the first U.S. monument for a specific African-American person.
The unveiling took place in Rochester, New York, in 1899. This event honored Douglass, who had passed away in 1895, as a key figure in African-American civil rights. The monument recognized his contributions to the city, including his founding of The North Star newspaper in 1847.
Sources
- Frederick Douglass Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-03
- Rochester, New York Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-28
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