Congress authorizes the organization of permanent, all-Black Regular Army regiments for the first time. The units include former USCT veterans from Camp Nelson, who enlisted in the Regular Army, becoming the first Buffalo Soldiers.

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Congress authorizes the organization of permanent, all-Black Regular Army regiments for the first time. The units include former USCT veterans from Camp Nelson, who enlisted in the Regular Army, becoming the first Buffalo Soldiers.

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camptimeline

Date

1866-07-25

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museums@eu-lac.org

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Event

Identifier

2907

Date Submitted

02/04/2025 10:05:16 am

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University of St Andrews

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