Article 5RR77 3 Black Soldiers Killed by Confederates are Honored in Virginia After Years of Being Forgotten

3 Black Soldiers Killed by Confederates are Honored in Virginia After Years of Being Forgotten

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Alexandra Jane
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The three Black soldiers during the Civil War were lined up, shot and left on the side of road. Last Saturday, the three men from the U.S. Colored Troops were finally honored for their service in Culpeper, County, Virginia. Although their names are unknown, the recognition of their contributions are now sewn into the...

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