Why is Frederick Douglass significant in American history

He was born a slave and ecasped at age 20. He was a prominent American abolitionist, author and orator. He became a world-renowned anti slavery activist. In thousands of speeches and editorials, he levied a powerful indictment against slavery and racism, provided an indomitable voice of hope for his people, embraced antislavery politics and preached his own brand of american ideals.

He was born a slave, escaped slavery at 20 years of age and wrote 3 autobiographies about slavery.