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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.
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
What happened to the 54th Massachusetts when they fought at Wagner?
The Regiment led the infantry assault, and were all but wiped out. Fort Wagner was never taken
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.
Who commanded the 54th Massachusetts infantry What was he like What was his background?
Colonel Robert Gould Shaw, 26-year-old son of a prominent Boston abolitionist family.
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.
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.
Who were the significant people of the 54th Massachusetts infantry?
there were approximatley 500 billion people in the 54th massachusttes
Why was the 54th Massachusetts infantry unique?
They were the first black army
Who was the African American unit in the civil war that played a key role in the attack on south carolinas fort Wagner?
The 54th Massachusetts Infantry
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.
What was the most celebrated black regiment in the union army?
The 54th Massachusetts Infantry
Why was the 54th Massachusetts Infantry special?
First All African American regiment
What was the most celebrated African American regiment of the Civil War?
54th Regiment of Massachusetts
What state was the first state to have an all African American regiment?
Massachusetts; The 54th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry Regiment
What are the release dates for Civil War Journal - 1993 The 54th Massachusetts?
Civil War Journal - 1993 The 54th Massachusetts was released on: USA: 13 October 1993
