feb 1, 1833 - American Anti-Slavery Society
Description:
The American Anti-Slavery Society (AASS; 1833–1870) was an abolitionist society founded by William Lloyd Garrison and Arthur Tappan. Frederick Douglass, an escaped slave, had become a prominent abolitionist and was a key leader of this society, who often spoke at its meetings. By 1838, the society had 1,350 local chapters with around 250,000 members.Added to timeline:
Date:
feb 1, 1833
Now
~ 192 years ago