On this day, Black soldiers of the Union Army’s Twenty-Fifth Corps were among the first to enter the Confederate stronghold of Petersburg, Virginia. Their presence marked a pivotal moment in the final days of the Civil War. Composed entirely of United States Colored Troops (USCT), the Twenty-Fifth Corps played a crucial role in the Union victory and the eventual fall of Richmond, underscoring the courage and contribution of African American soldiers in securing emancipation and Union victory.
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