On September 6, 1988, Lee Roy Young made history by becoming the first African American to be inducted into the Texas Rangers, which is one of the oldest and most prestigious law enforcement agencies in the United States. His appointment broke racial barriers and was a significant moment in the history of law enforcement in Texas. His achievement is remembered as a major milestone in both the history of the Texas Rangers and the broader civil rights movement.
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