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Soldiers in American Red Cross Recreation Hut at Orleans, France ca. 1918
Courtesy of the Library of Congress
Explore the stories of Brigadier General Charles Young and the Buffalo Soldiers. Discover the life and legacy of General Young or what the Buffalo Soldiers accomplished and how they overcame struggles in the Army. Learn about the communities the Buffalo Soldiers served in between 1866 and the Korean War through our various programs.
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