President Lincoln outlawed slavery. And the governor of Massachusetts began recruiting black soldiers. They formed the 54th Massachusetts regiment. At first, few people believed that they would make good soldiers. But the brave 54th defeated their enemies in battle. They did it time and again-proving everyone wrong.
Examines the history of African-Americans during the Civil War, discussing significant people and events and including photographs, sidebars, a timeline, a related activity, and a further reading list.
the surprising story of runaway slaves who sided with the British during the American Revolution
Blair, Margaret Whitman
Recounts the experiences of the slaves who answered Lord Dunmore's 1775 promise that any slave who left his master and fought for the British would have their freedom.
how wars, protest, and Harry Truman desegregated America's military
James, Rawn
2014
An exploration of the plight of African-American soldiers and sailors, the work of President Harry Truman and others to desegregate the United States armed forces, and the legal, political, and moral aspects of desegregation.