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$2-Million Need Jeopardizes Frederick Douglass Site; Study Reveals Threats to Historic Washington, D.C., Home of Civil Rights Leader

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From: U.S. Newswire
Date: 20030227
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WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 /U.S. Newswire/ -- The home of famous 19th- century African-American abolitionist and orator Frederick Douglass is threatened by nearly $2 million of unmet preservation needs, according to a new report released today by the National Parks Conservation Association (NPCA).

"Congress has an opportunity here to preserve the home of Frederick Douglass, a man born into slavery who escaped to freedom and helped change the nation," said NPCA President Thomas Kiernan. "But urgent funding needs are putting the Douglass home-which stands as a reminder of the human yearning for ...

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