TRUMP AS PRESIDENT: “President Donald Trump on Thursday signed a bill into law setting up a commission to honor the 200th anniversary of Frederick Douglass’ birth next year.
The law commends the 19th Century abolitionist leader for a life dedicated to fighting injustice, and states, ‘all Americans could benefit from studying the life of Frederick Douglass, for Douglass dedicated his own life to ensuring freedom and equality for future generations of Americans.’
It sets up a commission to execute programs to honor Douglass next year, marking the bicentennial of his birth in 2018.
The White House issued a statement by Trump anticipating the ‘valuable work’ of that commission…
Trump remarked on Douglass in February at a breakfast event with African-American supporters marking the start of African-American history month…
The White House has courted controversy more recently by navigating Civil War politics…
The bill passed Congress without opposition, and was introduced by DC Democratic Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton and Maryland Republican Rep. Andy Harris.”
-Elli Watkins, “Trump signs bill into law honoring Frederick Douglass,” CNN Politics, CNN.com, Nov. 2, 2017 06:40pm