Massachusetts § 15JJJJJJ - Frederick Douglass Day

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§ 15JJJJJJ. Frederick Douglass Day

Section 15JJJJJJ. The governor shall annually issue a proclamation setting apart February 14 as Frederick Douglass Day, in recognition of the outstanding contributions of Frederick Douglass to the abolitionist movement and his lifelong fight for equality in the cities of New Bedford and Lynn, the commonwealth and throughout the United States and recommend that the day be observed in an appropriate manner by the people.

Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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Section 15JJJJJJ ("Frederick Douglass Day") is part of the Massachusetts General Laws, the codified statutory law of Massachusetts. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

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