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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
Who was the 54 Massachusetts regiment?
The 54th Massachusetts Infantry Regiment consisted of African American volunteers, many of them former slaves, initially commanded by Colonel Robert Gould Shaw.
The 54th Massachusetts Volunteers were the first what?
They were the first to volunteer 54 times in a row.
Where is the 54th black regiment located?
The 54th Massachusetts was formed by recruiting free black men from Massachusetts.
What was the most celebrated African American regiment of the Civil War?
54th Regiment of Massachusetts
Did the 54th Massachusetts fight bravely at bull run?
No. The 54th Massachusetts was not yet in existence when the Bull Run battles were fought.
What Union regiment was featured in the film?
Interesting question as of course we don't know which film you are speaking of. However if you're speaking of the film "Glory" the answer would be the 54th Massachusetts (Colored) Volunteers. If you are speaking of "Gettysburg" or "Gods and Generals" then answer would be the the 20th Maine Volunteers.
What kind of troops formed the 54th Massachusetts' regiments?
ANSWER The 54th Regiment of Massachusetts Regiment (coloured) was formed of black troops. It was raised by by the Governor of Massachusetts John Andrews in March 1863, shortly after the Proclamation of Emancipation. As the black population had a small size, the rank were filled also by black volunteers coming from other states of the New England and from New York.
Which was an African American troop that led an attack on South Carolina's fort Wagner?
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.
Who were the significant people of the 54th Massachusetts infantry?
there were approximatley 500 billion people in the 54th massachusttes
What was 54th massachussets?
The 54th Massachusetts was the first african american regiment brought into Federal service.
