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mfw I make Frederick Douglass' "what is July fourth to the slave" a part of my July fourth presentation for the elderly home

11mon 15d ago by lemmy.world/u/TwoBeeSan in historymemes

https://youtu.be/O0baE_CtU08

It brings such joy to go against the grain.

In my opinion acknowledging flaws and trying to make your country better shouldn’t be seen as going against the grain, it should be considered patriotism

Cringing at the memory of things you did in the past is a sign you've learned better. And a reminder that you've still got work to do. Applies to countries as well as individuals.

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