Michigan HR0023 declares February 14, 2025, as Frederick Douglass Day in Michigan.
Michigan HR0023 is a resolution to recognize February 14, 2025, as Frederick Douglass Day in Michigan. This date marks the 207th anniversary of Douglass' birth. The resolution honors Douglass' life, from his escape from slavery to his advocacy for abolition and civil rights. Douglass' contributions include recruiting the first Black military unit during the Civil War and his service as U.S. Marshal, Recorder of Deeds, and Minister to Haiti. The resolution also highlights Douglass' visits to Michigan and his speeches on civil rights.
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