| Author |
Fleetwood, Christian A. (Christian Abraham), 1840-1914 |
| LoC No. |
a12000751
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| Title |
The Negro as a soldier
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| Original Publication |
United States: Geo. Wm Cook, 1895.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 67.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
hekula03, Barry Abrahamsen and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.)
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| Summary |
"The Negro as a Soldier" by Christian A. Fleetwood is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book examines the contributions and valor of African American soldiers throughout various conflicts, particularly in the Revolutionary War, the War of 1812, and the American Civil War. Its likely topic revolves around challenging the prevailing notions of race and the capabilities of Black individuals in military roles. In this work, Fleetwood, a former Sergeant-Major in the 4th U.S. Colored Troops, documents the significant yet often overlooked roles played by Black soldiers in American history. He details their enlistment, the societal challenges they faced, and noteworthy battles and incidents that showcased their bravery. Fleetwood emphasizes moments of valor, such as the courageous actions of Black troops at Fort Wagner and other critical battles during the Civil War. The book serves as a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by African Americans in service to the nation, advocating for recognition of their contributions and fighting against historical erasure. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Summary |
Fleetwood was an African American who rose to rank of sergeant-major and received the Congressional Medal of Honor. He gives an account of the African American soldier from the Revolutionary War to the Civil War to show his suitability for military service, with concentration on the Civil War. He cites instances of valor and testimonials thereto, statistics on Black enlistments by state and on casualties, and lists African Americans who received the Congressional Medal of Honor.
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
E151: History: America: United States
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| LoC Class |
E300: History: America: Revolution to the Civil War (1783-1861)
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| LoC Class |
E456: History: America: Civil War period (1861-1865)
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| Subject |
African American soldiers
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| Subject |
United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- African Americans
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
70404 |
| Release Date |
Mar 29, 2023 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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