Paul Kendrick notes, "When it counted, Lincoln had effectively collaborated with Douglass's decades-long pursuit of the total and irrevocable destruction of slavery. That an outspoken black abolitionist and a cautious prairie lawyer would ever meet, much less profoundly influence one another and form a partnership, is astounding" (Kendrick). This relationship seems so far-fetched and yet, it happened. Douglass never set out to meet the president but his determination led him down a path that could only open doors because his message was one of freedom for all. As a result, of their friendship, America was changed for the better. In a sense, they needed each other to forge a path on which the nation could not only travel but prosper. Obituary:

Frederick...

Hs deeds and words represent everything we associate with the word freedom. He, and thousands like him, illustrate that humanity is born with the yearning to be free. His life was a testament to the power of determination and persistence against all odds in the name of that freedom.
Trivia questions:

What popular book did Frederick Douglass write? Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass

What president did Douglass influence? Abraham Lincoln

What important ability did Douglass teach himself to do? Read

Did Frederick Douglass fight in the Civil War? No

What slave owner did Douglass' stand up to, a moment that changed his life forever? Mr. Covey

Who tried to teach Douglass how to read? Mrs. Auld

Works Cited

Douglass, Frederick. Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass. New York: Penguin Books. 1986.

Paul and Stephen Kendrick. "Lincoln and Douglass." American Heritage. 2009. EBSCO Resource Database. Information Retrieved January 31, 2009. http://search.ebscohost.com