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The Massachusetts 54th was the first Civil-War regiment of African Americans, thus they were the first Union Regiment to be all-black (albeit heavily segregated, with white officers). In a literal sense, by adding black men to US Army ranks, the 'face' was no longer white-only.
Clarification: African Americans, including both slaves and freedmen had fought in all American wars since the revolution, albeit not in race-organized units.
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Who was col Robert shaw?
he was the leader of the 54th regiment in the Civil War
What happened during 54th Massachusetts Regiment and the Battle of Fort Wagner?
No. Reinforcements were arriving, but even with all those men, fort Wagner was never taken. However, the 54th Massachusetts regiment was a precedent for African Americans fighting in the Civil War.
What was the 54th Massachusetts?
On the Union Army was the 54th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry Regiment, the first official black unit that was commanded by white officers. This Infantry Regiment led by Colonel Robert Gould Shaw made history fighting very hard in the failed attempt to capture Fort Wagner, where Shaw and more than half of the Regiment died. This heroic feat triggered the recruitment of many black soldiers into the Union Army, which was an important step forward in their integration.Contrary to popular belief, the 54th Massachusetts was not the first Negro regiment that fought in the US Civil War. They are predated by others, including the very first African American regiment, the 1st Louisiana Native Guard. They mustered into Federal service in September 1862. The 54th would not enter until May 1863.
Who was the first african-american civil war soldier to receive the congressional medal honor?
William Carney was the first African-American recipient for his actions on July 18, 1863 at Fort Wagner, S.C. as a member of the 54th Massachusetts Regiment in the Civil War
Name the first all black regiment in the civil war?
The name of the all black regiment in the Civil War was the 54th Massachusetts Regiment, it was one of the first African-American regiments and soon became the most famous in the Civil War.also they were formed in kansas.it was declared in 1861-1865Chapdog-Too improve upon the answers there were several hundred all black regiments as there were no intergrated regiments in the war. The first ones were the 1st Kansas Colored Vols,The First south Carolina Colored Vols and the Lousianna Native Guards.The 54th Mass was one of the first Northern regiments of predominantly free men and was lionized in the film Glory in 1989. There were over 127 infrantry regiments of color alone.
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.
What 1989 movie is based on the history of the 54th Massachusetts Volunteer Regiment during the American Civil War?
Glory was a great movie based on the 54th regiment.
Who was col Robert shaw?
he was the leader of the 54th regiment in the Civil War
What impact did the 54th Massachusetts regiment have on the civil war?
Well the impact that was left on the Civil War from the 54th Massachusetts regiment was known as scary or terrifying, but that is all nonsense because... this is boring, look it up, dumbo!
54 regiment is about?
The 54th Regiment of Massachusetts was a Volunteer Infantry that showed an extended service in the American Civil War. It consisted of black soldiers.
Why is the 54th regiment important?
The 54th regiment was the first all black regiment to fight in the Civil War. It was authorized in March 1863, and was commanded by Colonel Robert Gould Shaw.When the 54th fought to try and capture a fort over half of them were killed, including their own Colonel Shaw. However, because of the 54th, black men became a larger part of the Union Army, and were awarded for their courage and bravery.
How did ther majority of white Americans view blacks at the time when the men of the 54th enlisted in the union army how did the 54th change the face of the war?
how did the majority of white Americans view blacks at the time when the men of the 54th enlisted in the union army
What is 1989 movie based on the history of the 54th Massachusetts Volunteer Regiment during the American Civil War?
Glory
What 1989 movie is based on the history of the 54th Massacussets Volunteer Regiment during the American Civil War?
Glory.
Why was the 54th massachusetts regiment so important?
It was the first all-black regiment in American History.
Was colonel Robert shaw in the civil war?
Yes he was in the CIVIL war. He was in charge of the 54th Massachusetts Infantry. The first African American Regiment.
