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The Brave, Gallant, and Resilient 54th Massachusetts Regiment

February 8, 2023 by Joel Walton

The 54th Massachusetts was the first black regiment in the history of the American army. The unit comprised 36 white officers commanding more than 1,000 men. It was established by famed abolitionist governor John A. Andrew in February 1863 to shore up the numbers in the Union Army. Although the state of Massachusetts had few … Read more

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The Battle of Gettysburg Timeline: Three Days of Hell

February 8, 2023 by Joel Walton

The Battle of Gettysburg might have taken place in the span of just three days, but it was a battle that ended up taking the lives of more people than any other battle in the entire Civil War. Fought in 1863 from July 1st until July 3rd, it is considered the quintessential engagement of the … Read more

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