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<p><b>Michael Augustine Healy</b> (September 22, 1839 - August 30, 1904) was an American career officer with the <a href="page.php?w=United_States_Revenue_Cutter_Service">United States Revenue Cutter Service</a> (predecessor of the <a href="page.php?w=United_States_Coast_Guard">United States Coast Guard</a>), reaching the rank of captain. He has been recognized since the late 20th century as the first man of <a href="page.php?w=African_Americans">African-American</a> descent to command a ship of the United States government.</p>

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