Frederick Douglas was in Rochester to give a speech on the fourth of july. He brings up questions about the extent of liberty that is granted to very american citizen because there are so many blacks that are still not seen as people. The blacks not being included in the fourth of july celebrations saw it as a mockery. He calls slavery the biggest sin in America because it goes against the declaration, constitution, bible, and name of humanity. He says that overall the fourth of july celebrations are demeaning to blacks and clear injustice. He points out the irony in how the values celebrated in the holiday completely go against how America actually treats their people. He hopes that America will eventually outlaw slavery.
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