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ALLEN-LINCOLX-DOUGLASS BANQUET 689
While Douglass was primarily interested in the emancipation of the
He sought political freedom for all, not just the Negro, and was an
He recognized with freedom and rights go responsibility and or-
From his close friendship with English liberals, Douglass conceived Douglass' logic and life have significant contemporary meaning.
While we continue to struggle for human rights, we must not limit
Civil rights cannot survive without civil responsibilities and above
Freedom is more than physical access; it is as Douglass conceived,
I am honored to accept this citation on behalf of the State of Mary-
I am proud that during my administration, Maryland's first "fair
While I feel this record is commendable, I am not complacent. My
In this turbulent time — at home and abroad — the A. M. E. Church
The A. M. E. Church — proudly Negro yet just as proudly Ameri-
The A. M. E. Church represents generations of outstanding Ameri- |
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