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Created: 2025-07-18 10:13:00 UTC

Today in 1863, the 54th Massachusetts Infantry storms the walls of Fort Wagner near Charleston, South Carolina. Despite failing to capture the objective, the unit's heroism proves the mettle of African-American troops, paving the way for the raising of even more Black regiments.

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