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The name wasn't made especially for them, they were one of many regiments that came from Massachusetts. there was a 53, 52, 51, 50 etc. regiment.
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What was the most celebrated African American regiment of the Civil War?
54th Regiment of Massachusetts
What is the significance of the 54th Massachusetts Regiment?
The 54th Massachusetts Infantry Regiment was significant because it was an African-American regiment. The regiment saw substantial service during the American Civil War.
Did the Massachusetts 54th regiment eventually earn?
After the battle at Fort Wagner, the 54th Regiment earned the respect they deserved.
Where is the 54th black regiment located?
The 54th Massachusetts was formed by recruiting free black men from Massachusetts.
The 54th Massachusetts volunteers were the first what regiment?
Black
What state was the first state to have an all African American regiment?
Massachusetts; The 54th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry Regiment
What was the name of the famous black regiment that fought for the union?
The 54th Massachusetts was the first African American regiment that was recruited in the North. They first saw combat duty at the Battle of Fort Wagner.The regiment was led by Colonel Robert Gould Shaw. He was the son of a wealthy Northern abolitionist.
What was the significance of the 54th Massachusetts regiment?
The governor received the authority to recruit blck troops on January 25, 1863. The 54th Massachusetts Regiment was the first African-American group.
What was 54th massachussets?
The 54th Massachusetts was the first african american regiment brought into Federal service.
What 1989 movie is about the 54th Massachusetts volunteer regiment?
Glory.
Who made the 54th regiment?
The 54th (Colored) Regiment was raised by the governor of Massachusetts John Andrews in March 1863 immediately after the Emancipation Proclamation.
Who was in the 54 Massachusetts regiment?
The 54th Massachusetts Infantry Regiment was an all-black unit, commanded by white Colonel Robert Shaw
