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An infantry regiment that fought in the American Civil War and was one of the first official black units in the United States armed forces - Wikipedia.
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. - Quhist .com link below.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 12y agoThe person that lead the 54th Massachusetts was Robet shaw and one of his best friend. They lead all black men to the war ,and shaw and his friend found out that all the black men with out knowledge learned faster than all the white tribe to fight the civil war.
for more info. go to YouTube ( GLORY FULL MOVIE ) it will tell you about the 54th amendment and all about ( Robert s. and his life )
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∙ 11y agoThey were black people coming from Massachusetts and elsewhere in New England, who enlisted in the regiment the abolitionist governor of Massachusetts, John A. Andrews, had raised in March 1863, immediately after the proclamation of emancipation.
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∙ 13y agoRobert Gould Shaw was the commanding officer of the 54th Mass. He was killed in the attack on Battery Wagner in South Carolina
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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
What is the Massachusetts 54Th?
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.
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.
The 54th Massachusetts volunteers were the first what regiment?
Black
How many of the 600 men in the 54th Regiment fell in battle?
How many of the 600 men in the 54th Regiment fell in battle?
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 state was the first state to have an all African American regiment?
Massachusetts; The 54th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry Regiment
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.
