Statements (46)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:military_operation
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:54th_Massachusetts_Infantry_Regiment
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| gptkbp:aftermath |
Increased recruitment of African American soldiers
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| gptkbp:casualties |
Union casualties approximately 1,515
Confederate casualties approximately 174 |
| gptkbp:commander |
gptkb:General_William_B._Taliaferro
gptkb:General_Quincy_A._Gillmore |
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
Influence on African American culture
Inspiration for theater productions Inspiration for songs and poems Influence on the portrayal of African American soldiers in media Commemoration in Black History Month events Featured in documentaries about the Civil War Impact on the narrative of the Civil War Inspiration for community events and reenactments Involvement in discussions about historical memory Representation in art and visual media Subject of academic research and publications Symbol of struggle for civil rights Role in shaping African American identity in the U. S. Representation in African American history education Influence on modern discussions of race and military service |
| gptkbp:date |
July 18, 1863
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| gptkbp:historical_context |
Part of the Union's efforts to capture Charleston
|
| gptkbp:historical_impact |
Symbol of African American bravery
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| gptkbp:historical_source |
Newspaper articles from the time
Letters and diaries of soldiers Official military reports Post-war analyses and histories |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Assault on Fort Wagner
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| gptkbp:is_a_place_for |
coastal fortification
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| gptkbp:is_celebrated_in |
Memorials and monuments exist
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| gptkbp:legacy |
Influenced future military policies regarding African American soldiers
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| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Fort_Wagner
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| gptkbp:media_appearances |
Portrayed in films and literature
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| gptkbp:military_strategy |
Direct assault
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| gptkbp:notable_members |
gptkb:military_officer
gptkb:54th_Massachusetts_Infantry_Regiment |
| gptkbp:part_of |
gptkb:American_Civil_War
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| gptkbp:related_event |
gptkb:Battle_of_Fort_Fisher
gptkb:Battle_of_Olustee gptkb:Battle_of_Fort_Sumter |
| gptkbp:result |
Confederate victory
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| gptkbp:significance |
First major assault by African American troops
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| gptkbp:strategic_importance |
Control of Charleston Harbor
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