The fiercest federal lawman you never knew -- and he was African American

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If the Washington Post's paywall upsets you, you can read the article at your local public library. Or, you can check to see what other newspapers have picked up this article and reprinted it.

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The fiercest federal lawman you never knew — and he was African American

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[underpants]

1. The Lone Ranger

[demigoddess]

2. thanks for posting this bit of history

[Bradshaw3]

3. Among Western History fans, Bass Reeves is well known

He was just tough as nails and professional.