Frederick Douglass Reacts

Name: Frederick Douglass Reacts
Uploaded: 2012-10-15T04:00:00Z
Duration: P179S
Description: In 1833, Frederick Douglass was sent to a slave breaker to be beaten back into submission. After six months of beatings, Douglass fought back. "I was nothing before. I was a man now."

Clip: Season 25 Episode 12 | 2m 59s

In 1833, Frederick Douglass was sent to a slave breaker to be beaten back into submission. After six months of beatings, Douglass fought back. "I was nothing before. I was a man now."

Aired: 01/08/13

Rating: NR

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