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How did Frederick Douglass escape from slavery? Frederick Douglass
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How did Frederick Douglass escape from slavery?

Frederick Douglass escaped slavery in 1838 by disguising himself as a sailor and using the identification papers of a free Black seaman. He traveled by train and steamboat from Baltimore to Philadelphia and eventually settled in New Bedford, Massachusetts. His daring escape highlighted his determination and resourcefulness.