4th U.S. Colored Infantry, Fort Lincoln, Washington, D.C., ca. 1864

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4th U.S. Colored Infantry, Fort Lincoln, Washington, D.C., ca. 1864

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This photograph in the collections of the Library of Congress shows Co. E, 4th U.S. Colored Infantry, at Fort Lincoln in Washington, D.C.

When Black people were allowed to serve in Union armies, regiments were formed. The officers generally were white.

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About This Item

  • Title: 4th U.S. Colored Infantry, Fort Lincoln, Washington, D.C., ca. 1864
  • Creator: William Morris Smith
  • Creation Date: circa 1864
  • Subject Date: circa 1864
  • Location: Washington, DC
  • Media: Digital image of glass negative
  • Local Code: LC-DIG-cwpb-04294; LC-B817- 7890 [P&P] LOT 4190-F
  • Object Type: Image

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