A.C. Jackson
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A.C. Jackson was an African American surgeon who was murdered during the Tulsa race massacre in 1921 and is known as the most prominent victim of the massacre. Jackson was a leading member of the Oklahoma medical community and the African-American community in Tulsa, Oklahoma until his death.
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Dr. A.C. Jackson | |
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Born | (1879-02-00)February , 1879 |
Died | June 1, 1921(1921-06-01) (aged 42) |
Education | Meharry Medical College |
Occupation | Surgeon |
Years active | 1910-1921 |
Known for | Death in Tulsa Race Massacre |
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Jackson was considered as the "most able Negro surgeon in America" by the Mayo brothers, founders of the Mayo Clinic.[1]