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This photo from the African American Civil War Memorial and Museum's website shows former D.C. Councilman Frank Smith and Gen. Colin Powell at a dedication ceremony for a memorial honoring the U.S. Colored Troops who fought in the Civil War.

THE RELIGION CORNER: Memorial Day Reflection — The USCT Legacy Lives On

by Lyndia Grant May 21, 2025May 21, 2025

The African American Civil War Memorial Freedom Foundation Inc. is celebrating the 209,145 United States Colored Troops who served in the Civil War, and is encouraging children to read about their history.

**FILE** USCT recruiting poster ( The Supervisory Committee For Recruiting Colored Regiments via Wikimedia Commons)

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THE RELIGION CORNER: Remembering the USCT of the American Civil War

by Lyndia Grant May 22, 2024May 22, 2024

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