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It was the first all-black regiment in American History.
54th Massachusetts Regiment lead by Col. Shaw A statue commemorating this regiment stands in front of the Government State House on the square in Boston.
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.
I guess that she enlisted in Massachusetts because she enlisted to the Fourth Massachusetts Regiment of the Continental Army of Bellingham. I hope I helped! :D
54th Regiment of Massachusetts
The 54th Massachusetts Infantry Regiment was significant because it was an African-American regiment. The regiment saw substantial service during the American Civil War.
Massachusetts; The 54th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry Regiment
The 54th Massachusetts Infantry Regiment was an all-black unit, commanded by white Colonel Robert Shaw
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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.
The 54th Massachusetts Regiment was an all-black infantry regiment organized in Massachusetts and lead by Col. Shaw and other white officers. It was one of the first black regiments organized by free black men of the North.
The 54th Massachusetts Infantry Regiment consisted of African American volunteers, many of them former slaves, initially commanded by Colonel Robert Gould Shaw.
The governor received the authority to recruit blck troops on January 25, 1863. The 54th Massachusetts Regiment was the first African-American group.
After the battle at Fort Wagner, the 54th Regiment earned the respect they deserved.
Glory.
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