Frederick Douglass Statue Vandalized On Anniversary Of Famous Speech

The video discusses the vandalism of a Frederick Douglass statue in Rochester, NY, on the 168th anniversary of his famous speech, 'What to the Slave is the 4th of July?' The statue, located in Maplewood Park, was part of the Underground Railroad route. Douglass' speech criticized the celebration of Independence Day in a nation that allowed slavery. The statue was found damaged near the Genesee River, and its destruction is under investigation, possibly linked to recent Confederate monument vandalism.

Where was the Frederick Douglass statue originally located?

• Freedom Park, Boston, MA

• Liberty Park, Washington, D.C.

• Maplewood Park, Rochester, NY

• Central Park, NY

What was the main theme of Douglass's speech 'What to the Slave is the 4th of July?'

• Advocacy for women's rights

• Support for the American government

• Criticism of slavery and hypocrisy of Independence Day

• Celebration of American independence

Who was the audience for Douglass's famous speech?

• The United Nations

• The Rochester Ladies Anti Slavery Sewing Society

• The New York Historical Society

• The American Congress

What did the police find near the Genesee River?

• A historical document

• A time capsule

• The damaged Douglass statue

• A new monument

What broader issue might the vandalism of the Douglass statue be related to?

• Economic downturns

• Political elections

• Vandalism of Confederate monuments

• Recent natural disasters