today in black history

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By an Act of Congress in 1866, the Army created two cavalry and four infantry regiments for "colored" men, including the Buffalo Soldiers.

Dr. Elsie Scott

President & CEO, Congressional Black Caucus Foundation

POSTED: September 26, 2009, 7:40 pm

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