47th United States Colored Troops

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:military_unit
gptkbp:active_years 1864-1866
gptkbp:archives Archives at various historical societies
gptkbp:artifacts Artifacts preserved in museums
gptkbp:associated_with gptkb:war
gptkbp:awards Veteran testimonies recorded
gptkbp:battle_honors gptkb:award
gptkbp:commander gptkb:Colonel_William_H._Seward
gptkbp:community Recognized in local history projects
gptkbp:community_engagement Influenced civil rights movements
gptkbp:country gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:cultural_impact Influenced African American military service
gptkbp:descendant Descendants honor their legacy
gptkbp:disbandment_date 1866-01-01
gptkbp:educational_programs Programs teaching about their contributions
gptkbp:engagements gptkb:Battle_of_Fair_Oaks
gptkb:Battle_of_New_Market_Heights
gptkb:Siege_of_Petersburg
gptkb:Battle_of_Fort_Gilmer
gptkbp:exhibits Exhibits in military museums
gptkbp:formation_date 1864-01-01
gptkbp:garrison gptkb:Virginia
gptkbp:headquarters gptkb:Fort_Monroe
gptkbp:historical_event Supported by historical societies
Records maintained by the National Archives
gptkbp:historical_significance First African American regiment from Pennsylvania
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label 47th United States Colored Troops
gptkbp:integrates_with Post-war integration into society
gptkbp:is_celebrated_in Commemorative events held annually
Various memorials in honor of service
gptkbp:legacy Contributed to the fight for freedom
gptkbp:military_branch Surviving members honored post-war
gptkbp:motto “ Remember the 47th”
gptkbp:nickname gptkb:The_Black_47th
gptkbp:notable_battle gptkb:47th_USCT_battle_flag
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:military_unit
gptkbp:portrayed_by Portrayed in films and documentaries
gptkbp:publishes Books written about their service
gptkbp:recruitment gptkb:Pennsylvania
gptkb:battle
gptkbp:released Mustered out of service
gptkbp:research Ongoing research into their history
gptkbp:reunion Veterans' reunions held annually
gptkbp:role gptkb:Combat
gptkbp:scholarships Scholarships established in their name
gptkbp:service_branch gptkb:military_unit
gptkbp:size gptkb:military_unit
gptkbp:successor gptkb:24th_United_States_Colored_Infantry
gptkbp:type gptkb:military_unit
gptkbp:unit_history Participated in several key battles
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Battle_of_Plymouth
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5