Frederick Douglass statue unveiled in U. S capital

A statue honoring Frederick Douglass was unveiled in the U.S capital on Wednesday.

Douglass was a former slave who became a leading abolitionist, author, and statesman.

"It's right and fitting that Frederick Douglass, this extraordinary man, this unflinching voice for freedom, this unyielding advocate for justice should be honored with an enduring movement," said Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid.

The dedication ceremony, organized by House Speaker John Boehner, was attended by descendants of Frederick Douglass, members of Congress, and Vice President Joe Biden.

Watch a preview of the dedication ceremony (below):