Memoirs of an African American Soldier

The Civil War remains a vivid image in the mind of many Americans. There has always been a growing interest in the subject, specifically when it comes to the participation of African Americans in the conflict. Hundreds of thousands of African American soldiers served the Union Army during the civil war, and many of their journeys were documented through letters and other written documents.

Memoirs of an African American Soldier takes a closer look at these letters, newspaper articles, and o...