In a speech before the Republican Party Convention in 1872, ______, a former slave, abolitionist leader, and noted orator, highlighted the incompleteness of efforts on behalf of African American civil rights and the dangers many continued to face.

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Frederick Douglass was known for his powerful oratory skills and his leadership in the abolitionist movement. As a former slave, he was acutely aware of the dangers and injustices facing African Americans in the United States. His 1872 speech at the Republican Party Convention is notable for its call to action, demanding greater progress towards equality and civil rights for all citizens.

In a Speech Before the Republican Party Convention in 1872