
54th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry

by Everett
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54th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry
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Everett
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54th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, an African American infantry in the Union Army, assaulting Fort Wagner on July 18, 1863. The 54th was one of the first Black units to see major action, and while they lost the battle, they proved their bravery, and opened the way for many of their fellows to join the Union fighting forces.
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December 5th, 2011
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