
Connecticut and New York
Colored Patriots of the American Revolution
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Unequal Honor: The Legacy of African American Soldiers in Revolutionary War Monuments
This chapter explores the overlooked contributions of two African American soldiers during a crucial Revolutionary War battle, as discussed in a letter by Parker Pillsbury. It highlights the racial disparities in recognition and recounts a 1853 event where their valor was poignantly acknowledged after being omitted from commemorative speeches.
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