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Show v .'I' "I" ..v V : r .w ' !w'",$- WV .VI - IFoaitonires Thursday, February 10, 1983 THE INDIAN CAMPAIGN V4 . (1866-189- 0) iw 1 LSU -- o fnots.at and In March, 1866, the U.S. Senate passed a bill establishing the Regular Army at 67 regiments. Six were to be composed of black troops with white officers. A further reorganization in 1869 reduced the six black regiments to four, the 9th and 10th a , dEfsnd tfiE Constitution of t(zE binitsd dBtatEi aqciLn.it cllE En.Etr2.LEi foiELqtz and do ftiEihia t Cavalry and the 24th and uJ& BLACK SOLDIERS of the S4th Massachusetts Volunteers, the first all Negro regiment, stormed Ft. Wagner, S.C., July 18. 1863. THE CIVIL WAR In 1861 and 1862, black soldiers had yet to participate in a major engagement, and many observers were still skeptical about their fighting ability. However, in May, June and. July of 1863 black units fought at Port Hudson, Millikens Bend and Fort Wagner. The blood of black soldiers mixed with that of white compatriots on the battlefield and no one who saw the actions doubted black determination to fight. From 1864 through the end of the war, black participation in the war effort grew rapidly. Over 180,000 blacks (1861-186- 5) 25th Infantry. The four regiments were scattered across the West to garrison posts in company or battalion size units. Their mission was to protect settlers moving west, suppress the hostile Indian tribes, served, constituting 10 pen cent of the total Union strength. In addition, another 200,000 blacks served in service units as teamsters, laborers, dock workers and pioneers. Blacks served in all military branches; over 120 infantry regiments were raised in addition to 7 cavalry regiments; 12 heavy artillery regiments; 5 engineer regiments; and TO batteries of light artillery. By 1865, over 37,000 black soldiers had died almost 35 percent of all blacks who had served in combat. guard the mail, and protect the railroad under construction. in addition, they often had to build their own quarters and forts. In addition to hostile climate and a hostile citizenry, black soldiers faced numerous Indian tribes who resented the encroachment of the "civilizing influence from the East." In over 100 battles, black soldiers clashed with Indian warriors.. Their bravery earned them the sobriquet "Buffalo Soldiers from the Indians and 18 of 370 Medals of Honor awarded by the U.S. Government. . OFF All All . Fabrics. Yarn. Great time to stock up and save on our entire line of. fabrics, and yarn. Create colorful spring outfits from s, Prairie prints and quilts, variety eyelets and much more. In easy-car- e cotton, polyester and blends. linen-look- Percentage Isoff regular '? ' Vf: retail. Our IRA Tax Deferred Savings Plans can burden. help cut your 1982 tax-ye- ar . Start now to plan for and make your full contribution to your IRA account, at First Security. We make it easy to invest, with four different plans, and $100 opens your account. Shelter up to $2,000 as an individual; Or if youre a working couple you may shelter up to $4,000 with two accounts. Reach your legal limit with regular deposits. Use a payroll deduction, or automatic transfers from your checking or savings account. You have until April 15, 1983 to complete your deposit limit. - Federal regulations require substantial interest penalty for early withdrawal. Talk to our Retirement Specialist for answers to any questions you may have. OFF Motion Pant Sale 14.40. Regular 18.00 Our Motion Pant8 makes all the right moves. No matter what you do, it follows through. Woven stretch polyester; in misses sizes. Store: 882-35Catalog: 882-6269 Store Hours: 9:30 a.m.-- 6 p.m. Emin . 00 First Security Bank of Utah, N.A. First Security Bank of Idaho, N.A. First Security Bank of Rock Springs First Security State Bank ; Members FDIC Each depositor is insured to $100,000 by the FDIC s : ' ' .. ' . f ' |