On this episode of Our American Stories, Professor Art T. Burton tells us about the life of Bass Reeves, one of the first black deputy U.S. marshals west of the Mississippi River. 

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Professor&nbsp;<a href="https://www.artburton.com/" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.artburton.com/" data-link="https://www.artburton.com/">Art T. Burton</a> tells us about the life of Bass Reeves, one of the first black deputy U.S. marshals west of the Mississippi River.&nbsp;
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Our American Stories

Our American Stories tells stories that aren’t being told. Positive stories about generosity and courage, resilience and redemption, faith and love. Stories about the past and present. And stories about ordinary Americans who do extraordinary things each and every day. Stories from our listeners about their lives. And their history. In that pursuit, we hope we’ll be a place where listeners can refresh their spirit and be inspired by our stories.

Our American Stories tells stories that aren&rsquo;t being told. Positive stories about generosity and courage, resilience and redemption, faith and love. Stories about the past and present. And stories about ordinary Americans who do extraordinary things each and every day. Stories from our listeners about their lives. And their history. In that pursuit, we hope we&rsquo;ll be a place where listeners can refresh their spirit and be inspired by our stories.

EP264:  Art Burton on Bass Reeves, the First Black Deputy U.S. Marshal West of the Mississippi River

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