Mike Simmons African Studies Black Soldiers in the Civil War The true meanings of duty, courage, and commitment were exemplified by the story of the Fifty Fourth Massachusetts regiment in the Civil War and the characters in the film Glory. Throughout the many trials and tests of their dignity and bravery, these African-American soldiers prevailed indefinitely in a cause that they firmly believed in. Although the public scrutiny and criticisms that the organizers of the …showed first 75 words of 2074 total…

…showed last 75 words of 2074 total…film Glory. The soldiers of this all black regiment fought both the Confederate States and the prejudices of white Americans as they endured the heavy burden of battle. Disregarding initial public reaction, discrimination on the battlefield, and the actual physical hardships of battle, the soldiers bravely strived to achieve their common goals. Cementing their place in history, these black troops from Massachusetts greatly shaped the perception of the entire black race and its fighting abilities.