The Remarkable Legacy of Deputy U.S. Marshal Bass Reeves
By LovelySavage
@LovelySavage (10)
November 5, 2023 5:05pm CST
Deputy U.S. Marshal Bass Reeves, often referred to as "the Michael Jordan of frontier lawmen," was a legendary figure in the American West whose extraordinary story is finally getting the recognition it deserves. Born into slavery, Reeves became a fugitive and eventually the first Black U.S. deputy marshal west of the Mississippi. His life and career are now the subject of a new Paramount+ TV series called "Lawmen: Bass Reeves." This remarkable tale of courage, justice, and resilience raises important questions and discussions.
Source Link: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/the-story-of-deputy-u-s-marshal-bass-reeves-the-michael-jordan-of-frontier-lawmen/
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@Deepizzaguy (99660)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
5 Nov
Thank you for sharing the story of the late U S Marshal Bass Reeves on this post.
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@FourWalls (65411)
• United States
6 Nov
What a coincidence! I was listening to the Wild West Extravaganza podcast about him while driving today!!!
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