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Bass Reeves, a19th Century U.S. Marshall Date: Mon, 1838-07-16 *The birth of Bass Reeves is celebra… | Black history facts, African american history, Black history
Black History Mini Docs - Bass Reeves born in July 1838(exact date unknown) was the first Black person commissioned to serve as a deputy marshal west of the Mississippi River. Born enslaved
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