This Union victory was notable as the first known engagement of an African-American regiment during the Civil War.

Some officers were reluctant to lead African-American regiments, but Mackenzie did well with the 41st.

Lincoln University web site discussing the role of veterans of Missouri's African-American regiments in the establishment of the University.

The 369th was on the front lines for six months, longer than any other African-American regiment in the war.

They became a part of the African-American regiment and marching band known as the Immunes.

The name was also applied to the first all African-American regiment formed by the United States Army in New Orleans in 1862.

During the Civil War, he served as colonel of the 1st South Carolina Volunteers, the first federally authorized African-American regiment, from 1862-1864.

May 28 - American Civil War - The 54th Massachusetts, the first African-American regiment, leaves Boston to fight for the Union.

It is regarded as the first African-American military regiment, albeit with the misconception that its ranks were exclusively African-American.

The 9th Cavalry was one of four African-American regiments which became known as the "Buffalo Soldiers".