Buffalo Soldiers were African american soldiers who were enlisted in the regular Army regiments. The first troops were formed in 1866 during peace times. The buffalo soldier troops were made up of former slaves, freemen and former black civil war soldiers There had been African American soldiers battling since colonial times.
The buffalo soldiers helped the westward expansion as well. They became escorts for those traveling west. Settlers, cattle herds and railroad crews were led by the African American buffalo soldier troops. Buffalo soldiers who helped make up troop 9 & 10 regiment also helped to battle toward the U.S. expansion into the southwest against Indian civilizations.
It was during the Indian wars that the black troops got their names. The Indians named the troops they faced the buffalo soldiers because of their pride and bravery of the black men. It was a name of respect. The black troops accepted the name and carried it with pride. Buffalo soldiers were involved in many major battles through out time. During the 1940s and 1950s the army embraced integration and disbanded the all black troops.
. The Buffalo soldiers will forever stand for patriotism and pride. In 1992 a monument dedicated to the buffalo soldier was dedicated at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas by General Colin Powell.
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Thanks for this piece of history. I now know where the term buffalo soldiers comes from.
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That's an amazing background and a great way to honor these soldiers! They have contributed a lot and will forever be remembered!
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DeleteI never knew about buffalo soldiers. Thanks for the history lesson :)
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I always loved the bob marley song "buffalo soldiers". It speaks with such heart. I love learning history and this makes me want to dive into a book again to keep learning.
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This is a lovely piece which talks about the valour and bravery of the Buffalo troops. The account of how they got their name is fascinating.
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ReplyDeleteI loved learning about these brave men! I didn't realize that's how they got the name. Really, all I knew about them I learned from Bob Marley...so thank you!
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ReplyDeleteI wish they had taught this to us in school. I didn't know who the Buffalo Soldiers were until I read your post.
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