While not strictly a “Black event,” the Union victory on July?3,?1863, concluding the Battle of Gettysburg, forced Confederate retreat and marked a turning point in American Civil War. Most crucially, it validated the role of Black soldiers who had joined the Union ranks after the Emancipation Proclamation. Their contributions in subsequent campaigns shaped Union victories and advanced the cause of emancipation. The event’s context is essential in Black history as the momentum toward full abolition solidified geopoliticalfutures.com.
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