The United States and its closest European allies paused on Sunday to mark 100 years since the end of World War I. African-Americans, all too often overlooked, fought bravely in that war. Several memorials to their sacrifice in World War I and this nation’s other wars are scattered throughout the nation.
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On Saturday, Houston’s Buffalo Soldiers National Museum hosted a ceremony at which a new monument was unveiled to honor Black soldiers 100 years ago during World War I, Taisha Walker of KPRC-TV tweeted.
“A privilege to say thank you this morning on behalf of the UK for the service & sacrifice of the Buffalo Soldiers – African-Americans who served under French command during WWI,” Karen Bell, the British Consul General in Texas, tweeted at the ceremony.
Indeed, European allies have long recognized the bravery of African-American troops. The 369th Infantry (formerly the 15th Regiment New York Guard), known as the “Harlem Hellfighters,” was among the first regiments dispatched to France. The all-Black squad was also among the most highly decorated by France for its bravery.
Like those who came before them and those who came after, African-American troops have fought wars for a country that denied them their rights.
Here are some of the monuments to their sacrifice and service:
Memorials Salute Black Troops Who Fought For America was originally published on newsone.com
1. African American Military History Museum
Ruth Bailey Earl and Cathay Williams at the African American Military History Museum in Hattiesburg, MS @HburgAAMHM https://t.co/0vFyDNb4Zr
— Valerie Hawkins (@librariesval) July 27, 2017
2. All Wars Memorial To Colored Soldiers And Sailors
Celebrate the final day of #BlackHistoryMonth with a visit to the All Wars Memorial to Colored Soldiers and Sailors https://t.co/IeKycsCXjS pic.twitter.com/DbhZ12rS4r
— Philadelphia Parks & Recreation (@PhilaParkandRec) February 28, 2017
3. The African American Civil War Memorial
got to talk with frank smith for a while at the 20th anniversary of the african american civil war memorial. very cool. he was never my council member, but have to acknowledge his huge legacy in ward 1 and dc in general. pic.twitter.com/MTDL5skNlB
— The X2 (@TheX2BusDC) July 20, 2018
4. Crispus Attucks/Boston Massacre Monument
Crispus Attucks was killed at the Boston Massacre. A monument was built to him in the late 19thC https://t.co/1bc3i7Z4Od pic.twitter.com/uNoEoxpnZk
— BackStory (@BackStoryRadio) June 5, 2017
5. Victory Monument
Victory Monument/35th Street & King Drive in Chicago
— Nina Metz (@Nina_Metz) August 15, 2017
Honoring an African-American Natl. Guard unit that served in France during World War I pic.twitter.com/b5fJWQA2VT
6. Tuskegee Airmen Memorial
Driving back to VA & discovered a memorial in SC I CAN honor.In spite of segregation, racism, & prejudice the Tuskegee Airmen fought for US! pic.twitter.com/dwVCRO3qOQ
— Melissa Porfirio (@2014VaTOY) August 19, 2017
7. Robert Gould Shaw And Massachusetts 54th Regiment Memorial
8. Buffalo Soldiers National Museum
Explore the legacy of the frontier cavalry at Houston's Buffalo Soldier National Museum. #BuffaloSoldierDay. https://t.co/4aXpysjc5N pic.twitter.com/qU4EzJlriD
— Texas Highways Magazine (@TexasHighways) July 28, 2017
9. The African-American Medal Of Honor Recipients Memorial
Yesterday #NABVETS gathered to remember African American Medal of Honor recipients at the memorial in Brandywine Park, Wilmington. pic.twitter.com/i2FOwI7fjl
— NABVETS_Delaware (@NABVETS94) February 28, 2017
10. Colored Union Soldiers Monument
Monument to "Colored Union Soldiers Who Fought in the War of 1861-1865" in North Carolina, erected ca. 1910 by the black community of Hertford, NC.https://t.co/pW5iYu0EbW pic.twitter.com/lI8ivGllpD
— Adam Rothman (@arothmanhistory) August 25, 2018
