On this day, the U.S. Congress passed legislation ensuring that African American soldiers in the Union Army received equal pay, arms, equipment, and medical services as their white counterparts. Prior to this, Black soldiers were paid less and often lacked adequate supplies. This act was a significant step toward recognizing the contributions and rights of Black soldiers during the Civil War. The Eclectic Kitabu Project
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