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CBC Chair Marcia L. Fudge's Statement on Frederick Douglass Statue Dedication

Washington, DC, June 19, 2013
Congressional Black Caucus Chairwoman Marcia L. Fudge celebrated the dedication of the Frederick Douglass Statue in Emancipation Hall of the United States Capitol Visitor Center.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                              June 19, 2013                                 

Contact: Ayofemi Kirby (CBC)
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CBC Chair Marcia L. Fudge’s Statement on Frederick Douglass Statue Dedication

(Link) – Congressional Black Caucus Chairwoman Marcia L. Fudge released the following statement today on the dedication of the Frederick Douglass Statue in Emancipation Hall of the United States Capitol Visitor Center:

“I am pleased that today, as we celebrate Juneteenth and the ending of slavery in America, Frederick Douglass has become the fourth African American and the first District of Columbia resident to receive this honor in the United States Capitol. In addition to being one of the most revered abolitionists and civil rights advocates of his time, Frederick Douglass was also deeply involved in improving the community of which he was a part.  His work and his journey from servitude to public service in numerous appointed positions within the District including becoming the first African American U.S. Marshall for the District of Columbia reflected his dedication to affecting change at all levels of government.    

“It is an honor to join my colleagues as we honor Frederick Douglass’s legacy in the United States Capitol, and I thank Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton for her commitment to ensuring his contributions as a great American and as leader from the District of Columbia are recognized among those from each of the 50 states.”

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