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According to historical records, Bass Reeves arrested more than 3,000 alleged criminals during his 32-year career as a deputy U.S. Marshal. 📊 The 3,000+ Arrests in Context That remarkable number is part of a larger story of a dedicated lawman working in one of the most dangerous jurisdictions in the American West: · Career Duration: He served for 32 years, primarily in the Indian and Oklahoma Territories. · Danger of the Job: This was an exceptionally perilous duty; over 100 of his fellow deputy marshals were killed in the line of duty in the same territory. · Deadly Encounters: In the course of his duty, Reeves was involved in several gunfights. He is reported to have killed 14 men in the line of duty. 🔍 A Closer Look at His Methods Bass Reeves was celebrated not just for his numbers, but for his skill and ingenuity: · Master of Disguise: He often used disguises—posing as a farmer, cowboy, or preacher—to get close to outlaws without raising suspicion. · Famous Takedowns: One of his most famous arrests was capturing the dangerous outlaw Jim Webb, a man who had reportedly killed 11 others, after a running gunfight. · Profitable Trips: Records from his time show he once returned from a trip with 17 prisoners, collecting $900 in fees, which he called his most profitable expedition. 💎 The Legacy of Bass Reeves His story is a significant part of American history. As a formerly enslaved man who became one of the most feared and respected lawmen in the West, he overcame immense racial barriers. He served as a symbol of justice and is recognized today as one of the greatest frontier lawmen, with many considering him a real-life inspiration for fictional heroes like the Lone Ranger. If you're interested in learning more about specific outlaws he captured or the details of his most famous cases, feel free to ask

Official Website: https://to.pbs.org/3wheyRJ During the Civil War, Tubman is a nurse and spy, and the mastermind behind the first major military operation in American history planned and executed by a woman — one that freed over 700 people. "Harriet Tubman: Visions of Freedom" premieres Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2022 at 10/9c. This program is made possible by viewers like you. Support your local PBS station: https://www.pbs.org/donate Subscribe to the PBS channel for more clips: https://www.youtube.com/PBS/ Enjoy full episodes of your favorite PBS shows anytime, anywhere with the free PBS Video App: https://to.pbs.org/2QbtzhR FOLLOW US: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PBS/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/PBS/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/PBS/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pbs Shop: https://shop.pbs.org/ More about Harriet Tubman: Visions of Freedom: Go beyond the legend and meet the inspiring woman who repeatedly risked her own life and freedom to liberate others from slavery. Born 200 years ago in Maryland, Harriet Tubman was a conductor of the Underground Railroad, a Civil War scout, nurse and spy, and one of the greatest freedom fighters in our nation’s history.

Portrayed as the no non sense tavern owner in the Netflix Film "The Harder They Fall," Stagecoach Mary's tenacity and reliability earned her a spot in history as the first black woman to work for the U.S. Post Office.

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Armed men that protected Martin L. King and other civil rights marchers

This video is a historical monograph of the Deacons for Defense and Justice--an African American self-defense organization that arose during the Civil Rights era. Please note that the term "negro"-which is considered outdated and relatively offensive by many-is uttered only when quoting historical texts and the direct remarks of relevant individuals. No copyright infringement intended. This content is covered by the Fair Use Act. FAIR USE: Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Bibliography: Christopher B. Strain. (1997). “We Walked like Men”: The Deacons for Defense and Justice. Louisiana History: The Journal of the Louisiana Historical Association, 38(1), 43–62. http://www.jstor.org/stable/4233369 Jolly, K. (2015). Down to the Crossroads: Civil Rights, Black Power, and the Meredith March Against Fear [Review of Down to the Crossroads: Civil Rights, Black Power, and the Meredith March Against Fear, by Aram Goudsouzian]. Journal for the Study of Radicalism, 9(2), 180–182. https://doi.org/10.14321/jstudradi.9.2.0180 Rickey Hill. (2011). The Bogalusa Movement: Self-Defense and Black Power in the Civil Rights Struggle. The Black Scholar, 41(3), 43–54. https://doi.org/10.5816/blackscholar.41.3.0043 Simon Wendt. (2004). “Urge People Not to Carry Guns”: Armed Self-Defense in the Louisiana Civil Rights Movement and the Radicalization of the Congress of Racial Equality. Louisiana History: The Journal of the Louisiana Historical Association, 45(3), 261–286. http://www.jstor.org/stable/4234031 Umoja, A. O. (1999). The Ballot and the Bullet: A Comparative Analysis of Armed Resistance in the Civil Rights Movement. Journal of Black Studies, 29(4), 558–578. http://www.jstor.org/stable/2645870