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This Week in
US Marshals History, February 16-22 |
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Passing of a
Pioneer...on February 17, 1983, when 24-year
employee Benjamin F. Butler, the first
African-American to serve as an Assistant Regional
Director and Special Assistant to the Director, and
who also served as the Chief of Court Security
Division and U.S. Marshal for the Eastern District
of New York, passed away from illness. He was being
honored the same day with a Special Achievement
Award for his humanitarian efforts.
Montana Moves From Territory to District...on
February 22, 1889, when the jurisdiction was
created. It was effective upon Montana’s admission
as a state on November 8, 1889. The original
appointment, U.S. Marshal George Irvin, was
confirmed on February 14, 1889. |
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