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1876 - Isaiah Dorman dies at battle to Little Bighorn.

On June 25, 1876, Isaiah Dorman, an African American interpreter and former slave, was killed during the Battle of Little Bighorn. Serving as a scout for the U.S. Army, Dorman was the only Black man to die in the battle, which was a significant conflict between the U.S. Army and Native American tribes. His death underscores the diverse roles African Americans played in American military history. BlackPast.org

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