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To what other holiday does Douglass compare the Fourth of July?

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Passover

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In Frederick Douglass' speech, he makes a reference to Passover. Jewish people celebrate Passover as a commemoration of their people being freed. This is a biblical reference that serves to emphasize Douglass' understanding of the importance of July 4th to his audience, which they can relate to.

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