What to the slave is the fourth of july by frederick douglass. Post 64 middleborough, massachusetts the american legion. It is with this in mind that my students are now reading a wonderful article by donald yacovone, titled the fiftyfourth massachusetts regiment, the pay crisis, and the lincoln despotism which is included in the edited collection, hope and glory. Ready to demonstrate their bravery and military bearing, they pushed on until coming within one.
I received a copy of a 178 page paperback with the almost equally long title, the civil war memories of michael burns private company c, eleventh massachusetts volunteer infantry. Fiftyfourth massachusetts infantry battle of olustee. Even though texas had joined the confederacy, it did not enact any black codes after the civil war c. The color guard of the 2nd wisconsin infantry, july 1862. The southern states that seceded from the union during the civil war. I find the social profile of the 55th to be quite interesting. Confederate defenders killed, wounded, or made prisoners of half the regiment. Romaines history of the town of middleboro, massachusetts, 19051965. The real story behind the movie glory junne, george h. The 54th massachusetts volunteer infantry regiment is best known for its. It was mainly instrumental in procuring the men of the fifty fourth and fifty fifth massachusetts infantry, the fifth massachusetts cavalry, besides 3,967 other colored men credited to the state. During the battle of gettysburg, the 12th massachusetts. Exercises at the dedication of the monument to colonel. American national historic site, massachusetts, february 26, 2015.
History of the fifty fourth regiment of massachusetts volunteer infantry, 18631865 by emilio, luis f. I take up my pen, unwillingly, to give you an imperfect account of one of the most disastrous battles ever fought in this country. A history of the fiftyfourth regiment of massachusetts volunteer colored infantry of the civil war, 2012 colorado in the modern civil rights movement in the american west, 2016 in press denver in the harlem renaissance in harlem renaissance in the west. The history of the fiftyfourth regiment of massachusetts. Secular trends in the physical fitness of united states army infantry. See all 3 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Massachusetts was the first state to enlist black soldiers. He enlisted at age 39 at new york city as a captain on april 23, 1861, was commissioned immediately into the 8th new york, and was promoted to major on. For soldiers in infantry units, pushup performance changed little. The gallant charge of the fifty fourth massachusetts colored. The 54th regiment massachusetts volunteer infantry was an infantry regiment that saw extensive service in the union army during the american civil war. The fiftyfourth massachusetts volunteer infantry regiment was the first official military.
This book is a brilliant collection of essays focusing on the famous 54th massachusetts regiment by using the shaw memorial as a centre piece. The remaining recruits became the nucleus of the fiftyfifth massachusetts infantry regiment. Wilder, burt g the fifty fifth regiment of the massachusetts volunteer infantry colord sic. By 14 may 1863, the regiment was comprised of enlisted men, and a full complement of white officers. History of the fifty fourth regiment of massachusetts volunteer infantry, 18631865. I begin with the fiftyfourth regiment massachusetts volunteer infantry plaza on william st. History of the fiftyfourth regiment of massachusetts volunteer infantry, 18631865 by emilio, luis f. Like the others, it was recruited during the winter of 186364. These years mark the 150th anniversary of the civil war, and a few years ago i wrote about how it began for the men of the tenth massachusetts volunteer. Now or never fiftyfourth massachusetts infantrys war to.
Some are aware that another african american infantry regiment, the 55th, was also or ganized in massachusetts there was also an african american cavalry regiment formed in massachusettsthe 5th. The book has schedules of events, images of the memorial, and. Terms in this set 43 confederate states of america. Headquartered mostly in oklahoma city, the guardsmen fought in both world war ii and the korean war. This book documents the inequality of pay of the fiftyfourth massachusetts infantry volunteers colored from its inception on january 26, 1863, until the resolution of its pay inequity on september 29, 1864. History of the fiftyfourth regiment of massachusetts. Now, catching my breath to acknowledge those who organized and attended. The gallant charge of the fifty fourth massachusetts colored regiment. Apr 17, 2012 the fifty fourth was composed mostly of free men, and its recruits came from all the northern states, it being their first opportunity to enlist.
It was mainly instrumental in procuring the men of the fiftyfourth and fiftyfifth massachusetts infantry, the fifth massachusetts cavalry, besides 3,967 other colored men credited to the state. The story of the massachusetts fiftyfourth regiment, is a phenomenal book, this book really shows the hard ships that africanamerican had to face just, so they could fight for a nation that was divided half for nonslave rights, or for slaves to be free and the other half fought for the right to own slave. Exercises at the dedication of the monument to colonel robert. Subsequently the membership was increased to one hundred, and it became known as the black committee. It depicts colonel robert gould shaw leading members of the 54th regiment massachusetts volunteer infantry as it marched down beacon street on may 28, 1863 to depart the city to fight in the. History of the fifty fourth regiment of massachusetts volunteer infantry, 18631865 by. Headquartered mostly in oklahoma city, the guardsmen fought in both world war ii and the korean war the 45th infantry division guardsmen saw no major action until they became one of the first national guard units activated in world war ii in 1941. You can follow any responses to this entry through the rss 2. Home 45th infantry ma the campaign of the fortyfifth regiment massachusetts volunteer militia. It depicts colonel robert gould shaw leading members of the 54th regiment massachusetts volunteer infantry as it marched down beacon street on. Authorized by the emancipation proclamation, the regiment consisted of african. The 15th massachusetts infantry was among the most heavily engaged massachusetts units on the second day of fighting and the third for that matter. This book will greatly enhance civil war studies, leading to a deeper.
The fiftyfourth massachusetts volunteer infantry the. Tracing his separate history in the revolutionary war is a task of much. Record of the service of the fifty fifth regiment of massachusetts volunteer infantry. Hardcover 45th infantry ma the campaign of the fortyfifth regiment massachusetts volunteer militia. This is where men signed up to serve as soldiers in the 54th regiment as the first black troops of the union army in march of 1863. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Its a wonderful book, but it focuses on the first south carolina volunteer infantry, which was made up of former slaves. The memorial to robert gould shaw and the massachusetts fifty fourth regiment is a bronze relief sculpture by augustus saintgaudens opposite 24 beacon street, boston at the edge of the boston common. The fiftyfourth massachusetts was organized in march 1863 at camp meigs, readville, massachusetts by colonel robert gould shaw, twentysix year old member of a prominent boston abolitionist family. Posts about 11th massachusetts written by harry smeltzer.
Acton memorial library civil war archives fiftyninth. Now or never fiftyfourth massachusetts infantrys war to end. The items in this collection were acquired through a combination of gifts and purchases. The fiftyfifth regiment of the massachusetts volunteer colored infantry database online. Dec 23, 2015 the fifty fourth massachusetts volunteer infantry regiment was the first military unit consisting of black soldiers to be raised in the north during the civil war. Civil war correspondence, diaries, and journals at the. Essays on the legacy of the 54th massachusetts regiment university of massachusetts. On july 18, 1863, the african american soldiers of the fiftyfourth massachusetts infantry led a courageous but illfated charge on fort wagner, a key bastion guarding charleston harbor. In the autumn of 1865 a meeting was held in the council chamber at the state house, at the call of governor andrew, dr samuel g howe, senator charles sumner, colonel henry lee, mr j b smith, and others, to consider the matter of a suitable memorial to robert g shaw, the late commander of the massachusetts fiftyfourth regiment the regiment gained recognition on. The fiftyfifth regiment of the massachusetts volunteer.
The remaining recruits became the nucleus of the fifty fifth massachusetts infantry regiment. Internet archive bookreader exercises at the dedication of the monument to colonel robert gould shaw and the fifty fourth regiment of the massachusetts infantry. Jul 26, 2014 subsequently the membership was increased to one hundred, and it became known as the black committee. Thinking about the 55th massachusetts volunteer infantry. Fiftyfourth massachusetts infantrys war to end slavery shepard, ray anthony on. The youngest soldier and the worst soldier that carried a gun from 61 to 64, from its editor, thomas w. Appleton donated the enlistment roll of company a of the 54th massachusetts infantry regiment. History of the fiftyfourth regiment of massachusetts volunteer infantry, 18631865 luis fenollosa emilio boston book company, 1894 african american soldiers 452 pages. The physical requirements of combat push men to the extreme. The history of the fiftyfourth regiment of massachusetts volunteer infantry, 18631865 as want to read. Aristocratic white commander of the 54th massachusetts infantry. The fifty fourth massachusetts was organized in march 1863 at camp meigs, readville, massachusetts by colonel robert gould shaw, twentysix year old member of a prominent boston abolitionist family.
A history of the fiftyfourth regiment of massachusetts. Sponsored by the new bedford historical society, the attendees included carl cruz, greatgreatgrandnephew of sgt. History of the fiftyfourth regiment of massachusetts volunteer infantry, 18631865 by. The 45th infantry division was an infantry division of the united states army, part of the oklahoma army national guard, from 1920 to 1968. The fiftyfourth was composed mostly of free men, and its recruits came from all the northern states, it being their first opportunity to enlist.
The story behind the 54th massachusettss famous assault on ft. George junne, professor, africana studies program, college. Striking the blow at fort wagner the new york times. The memorial to robert gould shaw and the massachusetts fiftyfourth regiment is a bronze relief sculpture by augustus saintgaudens opposite 24 beacon street, boston at the edge of the boston common. Remembering a few from the tenth massachusetts regiment. The fiftyfourth massachusetts volunteer infantry the battle of fort wagner and the battle of chaffins farm the fort pillow massacre colonel robert gould shaw these people and events are most closely associated with. Dec 01, 2000 this book is a brilliant collection of essays focusing on the famous 54th massachusetts regiment by using the shaw memorial as a centre piece. Naval war college international law studies, volume 50, 1955. George junne, professor, africana studies program, college of. Today being the 151st anniversary of the first day of the battle of gettysburg, i thought it would be fitting to resume my series on massachusetts at gettysburg. Acton men who served in the 12th regiment massachusetts volunteer infantry. A history of the fifty fourth regiment of massachusetts volunteer colored infantry in the civil war. The unit was the second africanamerican regiment, following the 1st kansas colored volunteer infantry regiment organized in the northern states during the civil war.
Of irish birth, perry enlisted as a private at new york city on may, 1861, mustered into the 79 th new york, known familiarly as the highlanders, on may 28, and was discharged for disability by surgeons certificate on august 8 of that year. But shaws death inspired another push, and many made it to the top. On may 28, the regiment marched through boston to battery wharf as a. Prior to 1863, no concerted effort was made to recruit black troops as union soldiers. Hooper, formerly captain, thirtysecond massachusetts infantry, commissioned major of the fifty fourth, arrived october 16, and relieved captain emilio of the command. Reprinted from a copy in the fisk university library negro collection. By this time the movement had become general, and before the war closed the colored troops embraced 145 regiments of infantry, 7 of cavalry, 12 of heavy artillery, 1 of light artillery, and 1 of. Publication date 1891 topics massachusetts infantry. Wilder, burt g the fiftyfifth regiment of the massachusetts volunteer infantry colord sic.
The fifty fourth massachusetts volunteer infantry 3175681 il war b. The gallant charge of the fifty fourth massachusetts. Page 2 ordered, that governor andrew of massachusetts is authorized, until further orders, to raise such number of volunteer companies of artillery for duty in the forts of massachusetts and elsewhere, and such corps of infantry for the volunteer military service as he may find convenient, such volunteers to be enlisted for three years or until sooner discharged, and may include persons of. Armys premier light infantry unit, with specialized skills that enable them to perform a variety of operations. Record of the service of the fiftyfifth regiment of massachusetts volunteer infantry. The fiftyfourth massachusetts infantry volunteers the american civil war by u. The 54th massachusetts infantry is the best known of all the african american regiments in the civil war.
Fiftyfourth massachusetts infantrys war to end slavery. Hooper, formerly captain, thirtysecond massachusetts infantry, commissioned major of the fiftyfourth, arrived october 16, and relieved captain emilio of the command. Regimental history from massachusetts soldiers, sailors, and marines in the civil war, compiled and published by the adjutant general. Simeon, a local resident, was killed in acfion on july 23, 1918 near epieds, france according to mertie e. Fiftyfourth massachusetts infantrys war to end slavery hardcover october 10, 2017 by ray anthony shepard author 4. Today being the 152nd anniversary of the second day of the battle of gettysburg, i thought it would be fitting to add an article to my series on massachusetts at gettysburg. Internet archive bookreader exercises at the dedication of the monument to colonel robert gould shaw and the fiftyfourth regiment of the massachusetts infantry. For sixteen hundred years prior to the war between great britain and the colonies, the pages of history bear no record of the negro as a soldier. Having seen glory and read some books on the 54th massachusetts infantry, i feel this book fills in the holes and goes beyond the horrendous battle of fort wagner to other battles and to the end of the war. The 54th massachusetts regiment in myth, memory, and history. Now or never fiftyfourth massachusetts infantrys war. This collection not only discusses the construction, legacy and foundation of the memorial but also goes into detail about how the concepts of manhood and blackness tied together in the civil war era.
Reviewed in the united kingdom on february 19, 2015. Jul 02, 2015 this entry was posted on thursday, july 2nd, 2015 at 4. Sep 1, 1919 middleboro american legion post 64 was named after simeon l nickerson by a vote of membership during the posts second meetlng. Oct 18, 2011 its a wonderful book, but it focuses on the first south carolina volunteer infantry, which was made up of former slaves. I love the movie glory, and this book was so interesting, and really made me feel like i was part of the training and. Army command and general staff college, inc penny hill press isbn. These men were mainly free blacks from outside of massachusetts, including ohio and pennsylvania.
Includes accounts of the fighting at fort wagner written by some of the 54ths soldiers. What to the slave is the fourth of july by frederick. In the autumn of 1865 a meeting was held in the council chamber at the state house, at the call of governor andrew, dr samuel g howe, senator charles sumner, colonel henry lee, mr j b smith, and others, to consider the matter of a suitable memorial to robert g shaw, the late commander of the massachusetts fifty fourth regiment the regiment gained recognition on. Born in neuhaus, bohemia, pokorny came to the united states circa 1848, on the ship kepler from bremen. History of the fiftyfourth regiment of massachusetts, volunteer infantry, 18631865. The fiftyfourth massachusetts volunteer infantry regiment was the first military unit consisting of black soldiers to be raised in the north during the civil war.
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