On this day in 1895, Frederick Douglass, considered the most important Civil Rights leader of the 19^th century, suffered a massive heart attack and died at his home at age 77. It was only a few hours after attending a woman’s suffrage meeting in Washington, D.C. Susan B. Anthony had escorted him to the stage and he’d received a standing ovation.

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