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Va. battle involving colored troops recognized
Posted: May 14, 2014 1:34 AM CST Updated: May 14, 2014 1:34 AM CST
CHANCELLORSVILLE, Va. (AP) - Virginia is recognizing a key date in the Civil War: the first combat between U.S. Colored Troops and Confederate forces north of the James River.
A state historical marker has been issued by the Virginia Department of Historic Resources recognizing the 23rd USCT. The marker will be dedicated Saturday as part of a daylong series of events in and around Chancellorsville battlefield in Spotsylvania County.
For the rest: http://www.nbc12.com/story/25510291/va-battle-involving-colored-troops-recognized
Posted: May 14, 2014 1:34 AM CST Updated: May 14, 2014 1:34 AM CST
CHANCELLORSVILLE, Va. (AP) - Virginia is recognizing a key date in the Civil War: the first combat between U.S. Colored Troops and Confederate forces north of the James River.
A state historical marker has been issued by the Virginia Department of Historic Resources recognizing the 23rd USCT. The marker will be dedicated Saturday as part of a daylong series of events in and around Chancellorsville battlefield in Spotsylvania County.
For the rest: http://www.nbc12.com/story/25510291/va-battle-involving-colored-troops-recognized
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