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"In the short time I've belonged to this group, I have learned so much from some real history buffs. Please consider putting this information in some type of book form under certain general topics. I'd help. I'm sure they would sell."
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Buffalo Soldier Historical Sites Tour at Sierra Vista Visitor Center
October 15, 2011 from 11:30am to 3pm
The winning of the West and the history of Fort Huachuca owes a great debt to the first black U.S. Army units—the Buffalo Soldiers. On July 28, 1866, Congress passed legislation authorizing the formation of six Army regiments—the 9th and 10th Cavalry Regiments and the 38th, 39th, 40th, and 41st Infantry (later consolidated into the 24th and 25th Infantry Regiments)—to consist solely of black soldiers. Although black men had fought for the United States since the American Revolution, it was not…See More
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Mark Robert Bagley said… - Hi, I have had comment's left on my profile and wshen i look they are not on the menber list, the lastest is Mao Diaz, any ideas
- At 10:05am on December 28, 2011,
Sam Talley said…
In the short time I've belonged to this group, I have learned so much from some real history buffs. Please consider putting this information in some type of book form under certain general topics. I'd help. I'm sure they would sell.
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