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In early 1863, the governor of Massachusetts called for African American soldiers to volunteer for the new 54th Regiment of Massachusetts. This Black battle unit served the Union well and was involved in two years of battle until the was was over in 1865.

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Why was the 54th massachusetts regiment so important?

It was the first all-black regiment in American History.


Who is a historical person from Massachusetts?

A historical person from Massachusetts is anyone on the 54th massachusets regiment in the American civil war. the cornel of that regement was cornel Robert Shaw.


Were American slaves allowed to join the military?

Freed slaves served in the American Revolution, The War of 1812 and the Civil War. The First South Carolina Volunteer Infantry Regiment was the first Union regiment formed with freed slaves in the Civil War.


What is a segregated army unit?

A segregated army unit is a unit that is completely formed of a minority (such as African-Americans) and were formed during the Civil War used by the Union and during World War I and II (major wars). An example of a segregated army unit is the 54th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry (white officers) and the 366th Infantry Regiment (with segregated officers).


What was the African American regiment?

ANSWER The Regiment of Free Men of Color of Louisiana, volunteered in May 1861. Its member were free blacks of Louisiana and the regiment was the first one formed in the Civil War. The Confederate Government awarded it no recognition and it was employed only on local guard duty. After Louisiana was seized by the Union Army, the personnel of the free black militia of 1861asked to be mustered as Federal soldiers. In Sept. 27,1862 they were admitted into the Union Army as the 1st Louisiana Native Guard.

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What was the most celebrated African American regiment of the Civil War?

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What is the significance of the 54th Massachusetts Regiment?

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What impact did the 54th Massachusetts regiment have on the civil war?

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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 was the 54th Massachusetts famous?

In March 1863.


Where is the Sixth Regiment Of The United States Colored Troops Civil War in Trenton New Jersey located?

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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.


Where did the 54th Massachusetts volunteer infantry regiment fight in Massachusetts?

The Civil War was not fought in Massachusetts. According to wikipedia they trained at Camp Meigs in Readville which is now a part of Boston.


Why was the 54th massachusetts regiment so important?

It was the first all-black regiment in American History.


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.


What is 1989 movie based on the history of the 54th Massachusetts Volunteer Regiment during the American Civil War?

Glory


Who were some African Americans involved in the US Civil War?

Frederick Douglas helped recruit for the 54th Massachusetts regiment, one of the first official black regiment units in the United States during the Civil War.