Frederick Douglass delivered Lincoln reality check at Emancipation Memorial

[David Lockmiller]

In the era of the "1619 Project," is this article considered to be accurate and truthful reporting of American Civil War history and President Abraham Lincoln, in particular?

Frederick Douglass delivered a Lincoln reality check at Emancipation Memorial unveiling

One example: In the first part of the story, the reporter writes:

"Douglass, who had met Lincoln on several occasions at the White House, said that Lincoln was not a president for black people and that Lincoln’s motivation above all was to save the union, even if it meant keeping black people in bondage." (emphasis added)

Later in the article, the reporter writes:

"According to the Library of Congress, “Lincoln honored Douglass with three invitations to the White House, including an invitation to Lincoln’s second inauguration. (emphasis added)

This is the first time that I have read what Douglass actually said in his speech that was critical of President Lincoln in many respects, thirteen years following Lincoln's signing of the Emancipation Proclamation (which is referred to in the last paragraph of the article).