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ON THIS DAY IN UNITED STATES HISTORY
May 28, 1863
The 54th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry Regiment Leaves Boston to Fight For the Union
On this day in 1863, the 54th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry Regiment left Boston to fight for the Union in the American Civil War.
This was one of the first official black units on the Union side and saw extensive action during the war.
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