On July 5, 1852, Frederick Douglass, one of history's most outstanding public speakers, gave a most compelling speech at Corinthian Hall in Rochester, New York. At that moment when the freedom of Americans was lauded and celebrated, he brought the nation together to clarify the tension between slavery and the definition of the country's goals. Frederick Douglass' speech mentions the development of the young nation, the Revolution, and his life experience. As he spoke, his main topic seemed to be American slavery. The “Fourth of July Oration” was a laudable model of Frederick Douglass's affection and commitment to the liberty of individuals. Frederick Douglass' speech left an impact on his audience and continues to change the minds of those who read his speech today. I agree with many of the dominant thoughts and cases he recognized in the “Fourth of July Oration.” The "Fourth of July Oration" and the meeting Douglass was attending were constructed to serve an early ceremony for Independence Day. He begins his speech with the theme of America's independence. We spoke about specificities of the nation such as the memories of the Revolution, the model of freedom for all individuals and religious support. Frederick shares his experiences as a child. He believed that the American slave trade was a horrible event that had become real to the majority of individuals. As a young man, Douglass witnessed the disgust that all slaves must have felt, “my soul was often pierced…” (p. 267). He watched the anchoring of slave ships, carrying innocent individuals. It was difficult and absolutely absurd for someone to witness such torture and not be able to do anything... middle of paper... g, because they were well aware of what they were doing and certainly knew that they would not want to be treated like garbage. In conclusion, Frederick Douglass had a great influence on the United States of America in 1852. He opened the eyes of those who listened to what he had to say. Whether those people agreed with him or not, his speech continues to be popular and important. He mentioned facts that were disturbing, but at the same time demonstrated surprising thoughts. If people had thought the same way as Frederick Douglass in 1852, the country would have been better off. American independence, slavery, the Revolution, and his own life experience contributed to his speech coming out the way it did. The “4th of July Oration” will forever remain a commendable model that explained someone's affection and commitment towards people's freedom.