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African American soldier with his wife and two daughters
1863-1865
National Constitution Center
Philadelphia, PA, United States
When war broke out, many African American men volunteered, but the government did not permit them to enlist. The Emancipation Proclamation authorized the creation of the U.S. Colored Troops, finally allowing Black soldiers to join the Union cause.
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- Title: African American soldier with his wife and two daughters
- Date Created: 1863-1865
- Subject Keywords: Reconstruction, United States Colored Troops (USCT), Civil War, family
- Original Source: Library of Congress
- Rights: Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division
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