ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis was in St. Augustine on Wednesday to unveil a display dedicated to Frederick Douglass.
Two things, a statue and a plaque, were initially covered with drop cloths.
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Visit St. Augustine outlines Douglass’ ties to St. Augustine:
“On April 7, 1889, Douglass arrived in St. Augustine by utilizing the train service offered by the Jacksonville and St. Augustine Rail Road Company. Upon arriving at the Genovar Opera House in the Oldest City at 117 St George St (now Prohibition Kitchen) he was greeted by 700 residents.
“Mayor William W. Dewhurst introduced Douglass, who received a hearty welcome. Douglass discussed his ongoing endeavors to secure equal rights for African Americans during his speech. He departed later that day, returning to Jacksonville.”
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