Tuesday 5 November 2013

North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Dedication Nov. 9 Honors State's First Black Regiment

North Carolina's first regiment of African American soldiers was formed in New Bern six months after the Emancipation Proclamation allowed their enlistment in the U.S. Army. A highway historical marker honoring them will be dedicated Nov. 9.



from Government - United States - Latest News http://www.prlog.org/12237211-north-carolina-highway-historical-marker-dedication-nov-9-honors-states-first-black-regiment.html

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