The Black 42nd

GPTKB entity

Statements (52)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:military_unit
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:42nd_United_States_Colored_Troops
gptkbp:associated_with gptkb:military_unit
gptkb:Harlem_Renaissance
gptkb:Buffalo_Soldiers
African American history
military achievements
gptkbp:awarded_by gptkb:Distinguished_Service_Medal
gptkb:French_Croix_de_Guerre
gptkbp:commanded gptkb:Colonel_Charles_Young
gptkbp:contributed_to gptkb:military_unit
gptkbp:disbanded 1919
gptkbp:formed gptkb:1917
gptkbp:fought_in gptkb:Battle_of_the_Meuse-Argonne
gptkb:Battle_of_Saint-Mihiel
gptkb:Battle_of_the_Argonne_Forest
gptkbp:historical_significance first African American regiment to serve in combat during WWI
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label The Black 42nd
gptkbp:influenced gptkb:military_unit
gptkb:artistic_expressions
gptkbp:influenced_by gptkb:political_movement
gptkbp:inspired cultural movements
future military units
gptkbp:is_active_in gptkb:World_War_I
gptkb:World_War_II
gptkbp:is_celebrated_in gptkb:memorial
gptkb:literary_work
African American communities
gptkbp:is_documented_in gptkb:archive
gptkb:archaeological_site
gptkbp:is_featured_in gptkb:documentaries
historical documentaries
gptkbp:is_involved_in social change
community outreach
gptkbp:is_recognized_by gptkb:U._S._government
historical societies
veterans organizations
gptkbp:is_recognized_for gptkb:Politician
bravery
gptkbp:known_for gptkb:battle
courage
gptkbp:legacy inspiration for future generations of African American soldiers
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:military_unit
U. S. military history
gptkbp:participated_in parades
training camps
gptkbp:received gptkb:award
gptkbp:recruitment African American communities
gptkbp:served_in gptkb:U._S._Army_command
European theater
combat roles