54th Massachusetts Infantry Regiment
GPTKB entity
Statements (127)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:military_unit
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
3
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:William_H._Carney
gptkb:Robert_Gould_Shaw |
| gptkbp:active_years |
1863-1865
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| gptkbp:associated_with |
gptkb:Emancipation_Proclamation
gptkb:war |
| gptkbp:awarded_by |
gptkb:award
Medal of Honor for several members |
| gptkbp:awards |
gptkb:award
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| gptkbp:battle_honors |
Several members for bravery
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| gptkbp:casualties |
over 270
over 270 men Over 1,500 total casualties over 280 men |
| gptkbp:charging_time |
gptkb:Fort_Wagner
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| gptkbp:commanded |
gptkb:Robert_Gould_Shaw
gptkb:Colonel_Robert_Gould_Shaw |
| gptkbp:controversy |
during recruitment and service
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| gptkbp:country |
gptkb:United_States
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| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
depicted in films and literature
Featured in literature and film |
| gptkbp:cultural_representation |
Portrayed in the film ' Glory'
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| gptkbp:depicted_in |
the film ' Glory'
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| gptkbp:disbanded |
1865
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| gptkbp:engagements |
gptkb:Siege_of_Charleston
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| gptkbp:famous_for |
the courage displayed in battle
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| gptkbp:finale_date |
gptkb:Battle_of_Fort_Wagner
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| gptkbp:formed |
1863
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| gptkbp:fought_in |
gptkb:Confederate_States
freedom and equality other Union regiments |
| gptkbp:garrison |
gptkb:South_Carolina
|
| gptkbp:has_ability |
1,007 men
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| gptkbp:headquarters |
gptkb:Boston,_Massachusetts
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| gptkbp:historical_analysis |
Subject of numerous historical studies
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| gptkbp:historical_context |
Civil War era
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| gptkbp:historical_documentation |
Official records and letters
exist detailing their service |
| gptkbp:historical_event |
gptkb:assault_on_Fort_Wagner
gptkb:Battle_of_Olustee gptkb:Assault_on_Fort_Wagner |
| gptkbp:historical_impact |
increased recruitment of African American soldiers
|
| gptkbp:historical_significance |
symbol of freedom and equality
Symbol of African American military service symbol of African American contribution to the Civil War symbol of African American soldiers' contributions to the Civil War Symbol of African American contribution to the Civil War |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
54th Massachusetts Infantry Regiment
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| gptkbp:influenced |
gptkb:civil_rights_movements
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| gptkbp:influenced_artists |
and literature about their bravery
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| gptkbp:influenced_by |
Abolitionist movements
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| gptkbp:inspired |
future African American military units
the formation of other African American regiments |
| gptkbp:involved_units |
gptkb:military_unit
|
| gptkbp:is_celebrated_in |
memorials and monuments
film ' Glory' the movie ' Glory' Various memorials in Massachusetts |
| gptkbp:is_engaged_in |
gptkb:Battle_of_Boykin's_Mill
gptkb:Battle_of_Fort_Wagner |
| gptkbp:is_known_for |
gptkb:battle
|
| gptkbp:is_organized_by |
gptkb:Boston,_Massachusetts
|
| gptkbp:is_recognized_by |
gptkb:the_United_States_government
gptkb:54th_Massachusetts_Infantry_Regiment_Memorial African American history Congress for bravery |
| gptkbp:is_recognized_for |
bravery and valor
|
| gptkbp:known_for |
bravery in combat
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| gptkbp:landmark |
exists in Boston
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| gptkbp:leadership |
gptkb:Colonel_Robert_Gould_Shaw
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| gptkbp:led_to |
gptkb:Colonel_Robert_Gould_Shaw
|
| gptkbp:legacy |
Inspiration for the film ' Glory'
Inspiration for future African American military units inspired future African American military units inspiration for future generations of African American soldiers |
| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Boston,_Massachusetts
|
| gptkbp:military_branch |
approximately 1,000
volunteers Commemorative events and monuments Many were former slaves |
| gptkbp:motto |
“ The first to fight for the right”
“ The first to charge, the last to leave” “ If we never get paid, we will fight for our freedom.” |
| gptkbp:nickname |
gptkb:The_Glory_Regiment
“ The Swamp Angels” |
| gptkbp:notable_achievement |
Recognized for bravery and sacrifice
|
| gptkbp:notable_battle |
influenced military policies
|
| gptkbp:notable_enemies |
gptkb:Assault_on_Fort_Wagner
|
| gptkbp:notable_for |
being one of the first African American regiments in the Civil War
Being one of the first official African American units in the United States Armed Forces being one of the first official African American units in the United States Armed Forces being one of the first official African American units in the United States being one of the first official African American units in the United States during the Civil War Being one of the first official African American units in the United States |
| gptkbp:notable_members |
gptkb:William_H._Carney
gptkb:Robert_Gould_Shaw |
| gptkbp:part_of |
gptkb:military_officer
|
| gptkbp:participated_in |
gptkb:American_Civil_War
gptkb:Siege_of_Charleston gptkb:Battle_of_Fort_Wagner |
| gptkbp:recruitment |
gptkb:Governor_John_A._Andrew
gptkb:Free_African_Americans gptkb:Massachusetts gptkb:battle Public enlistment campaigns |
| gptkbp:replaced_by |
gptkb:54th_Massachusetts_Volunteer_Infantry_Regiment
African American soldiers in other regiments other African American regiments after disbandment |
| gptkbp:retirement_year |
Veterans' organizations
|
| gptkbp:reunion |
Annual reunions after the war
|
| gptkbp:role |
gptkb:Union_assault_force
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| gptkbp:served_in |
gptkb:the_Department_of_the_South
gptkb:American_Civil_War gptkb:Department_of_the_South gptkb:Union_generals the end of the Civil War |
| gptkbp:significance |
first African American regiment in the North
one of the first African American regiments in the Civil War |
| gptkbp:significant_event |
gptkb:assault_on_Fort_Wagner
first major combat engagement in 1863 |
| gptkbp:size |
Approximately 1,000 soldiers
approximately 1,000 soldiers |
| gptkbp:supports |
gptkb:Northern_abolitionists
Local community support during recruitment |
| gptkbp:training |
gptkb:Camp_Meigs
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| gptkbp:uniform |
Dark blue with yellow trim
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