This is a picture of the 26th U.S. colored Volunteer Infantry on parade in Camp William Penn in Pennslyvaina circa 1865. This picture is a living testatment to the degree in which many African-Americans felt that it was thier duty to fight for thier rights and freedoms. Millions of blacks would fight for the Union during the war between the states; (1861-65) This image was taken from the National Archives in Washington D.C.
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