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This Day in Boston History
July 18th, 1863
54th Regiment
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Volunteers all, they overcame
hardships and indignities to be the first US Army unit to enlist black
soldiers to fight on behalf of the Union.
On this day, the 54th was chosen to lead the Union's attack on Fort
Wagner, SC. This was a critical battle, in which the union was outnumbered
two to one. Shaw and several hundred of his men were lost in battle
leading this brave charge.
Their heroism inspired the previously reluctant President Lincoln to
recruit additional black units, which provided 180,000 black soldiers
which Lincoln later called essential to the Union's victory.
More
about Shaw and the 54th Regiment.
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