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John Sutter was a Swiss immigrant who established Sutter's Fort in California in the 1830s, serving as a key settlement and supply center for pioneers. James Marshall was a carpenter and sawmill operator who worked for Sutter and is best known for discovering gold at Sutter's Mill in 1848, which triggered the California Gold Rush. Their discoveries and efforts significantly influenced the westward expansion of the United States.

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