First African American brigade in the Union Army

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:military_unit
gptkbp:associated_with gptkb:54th_Massachusetts_Infantry_Regiment
gptkbp:commanded gptkb:Colonel_Robert_Gould_Shaw
gptkbp:commemorated_by gptkb:educational_programs
gptkbp:composed_of volunteers
gptkbp:consists_of gptkb:Soldier
gptkbp:contributed_to end of slavery in the United States
gptkbp:disbanded 1865
gptkbp:engaged_in combat missions
gptkbp:established_in Union Army leadership
gptkbp:faced discrimination and prejudice
gptkbp:formed 1863
gptkbp:fought_against gptkb:Confederate_forces
gptkbp:has_achieved military victories
gptkbp:has_impact_on military policies regarding race
gptkbp:historical_significance symbol of African American contribution to the Civil War
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label First African American brigade in the Union Army
gptkbp:influenced_by abolitionist movements
gptkbp:inspired gptkb:civil_rights_movements
gptkbp:involved_in recruitment of African American soldiers
gptkbp:is_active_in gptkb:American_Civil_War
gptkbp:is_celebrated_in parades and events
cultural narratives
public ceremonies
gptkbp:is_challenged_by resource limitations
logistical issues
social barriers
enemy fire
gptkbp:is_chronicled_in memoirs and diaries
gptkbp:is_documented_in gptkb:historical_records
gptkb:historical_texts
historical archives
gptkbp:is_facilitated_by gptkb:Northern_abolitionists
gptkbp:is_featured_in historical documentaries
gptkbp:is_recognized_by gptkb:government_officials
gptkb:historical_monuments
courage and determination
leadership and sacrifice
its role in the Civil War
bravery and valor
gptkbp:is_symbolic_of African American resilience
gptkbp:legacy inspiration for future generations
gptkbp:memorials literature and film
gptkbp:notable_for being the first African American brigade
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:Union_Army
gptkbp:participated_in gptkb:Battle_of_Fort_Wagner
gptkbp:performed_by military integration efforts
changing perceptions of African Americans
gptkbp:received medals and honors
gptkbp:recognized_by historical societies
gptkbp:was_influenced_by African American leaders
gptkbp:was_part_of the fight for equality
larger military strategies
the Union's strategy
gptkbp:was_supported_by gptkb:political_leaders
community organizations
abolitionists
African American communities
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:54th_Brigade
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7