The Civil War's Black Soldiers: USCT at Fort Wagner and Beyond

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The Civil War's Black Soldiers: USCT at Fort Wagner and Beyond

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After the Emancipation Proclamation, the Union Army officially enlisted Black soldiers into the United States Colored Troops. This episode focuses on the 54th Massachusetts Infantry Regiment, one of the first official Black units, and their assault on Fort Wagner, South Carolina, in July 1863. We discuss the political pressure to form Black regiments, the fight for equal pay, the leadership of Colonel Robert Gould Shaw, and the broader impact of Black soldiers on the war effort and the nation's future. We also touch on the challenges they faced in the ranks and the legacy of their service. This episode brings the story of the USCT to life through the lens of a single, pivotal battle. #CivilWar #USCT #54thMassachusetts #FortWagner #RobertGouldShaw #BlackSoldiers #EmancipationProclamation #MilitaryHistory #AmericanHistory #Glory #BatteryWagner #MorrisIsland #Charleston #WilliamCarney #MedalOfHonor #EqualPay #19thCentury #FexingoHistory Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo

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