Frederick Douglass: “From this time (and the fact ought to be remembered) the colored…”

On the recordJanuary 1, 1881

From this time (and the fact ought to be remembered) the colored troops were called upon to occupy positions which required the courage, steadiness, and endurance of veterans, and even their enemies were obliged to admit that they proved themselves worthy the confidence reposed in them.

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Frederick Douglass

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Editor's note · Context

Douglass emphasizes that from this point forward, Black troops were assigned challenging veteran roles, earning the grudging respect of their adversaries.

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Frederick Douglass: “From this time (and the fact ought to be remembered) the colored troops were called upon to occupy positions which…”

Editor's note · Context