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1788 - Probable Birth of Prince Hall, Revolutionary War Veteran and Masonic Leader

Prince Hall, a prominent Revolutionary War veteran and the founder of African American Freemasonry, is believed to have been born on this date. Though much of his early life remains unclear, Hall is celebrated for establishing the first African Masonic Lodge and advocating for the rights and education of free Black people in America during the 18th century.

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