The Battle of Milliken’s Bend on June 7, 1863 was only a small part of the Vicksburg Campaign, but this engagement represented another important moment for African American participation in the Civil War. The three African American regiments, which had just been organized during the previous month, played an important part in the Confederate forces […]
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USCT at the Battle of Milliken’s Bend (June 7, 1863)
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“Flag Raising at Camp William Penn”
Posted by sailerd Published in Civil War (1861-1865), Historic PeriodicalsThis report appeared in the Boston Liberator in August 1863 and described the ceremony for the 3rd USCT regiment that took place at Camp William Penn. Even though this regiment was organized in “a comparatively short time,” the reporter believed that the men “[had] evinced a degree of enthusiasm and discipline that would do credit […]
