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Buffalo Soldiers were United States Army regiments composed exclusively of African Americans soldiers, formed during the 19th century to serve on the American frontier. On September 21, 1866, the 10th Cavalry Regiment was formed at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas.
Dec 7, 2017 · Learn about the African American soldiers who served on the Western frontier after the Civil War and earned the nickname "buffalo soldiers" from Native Americans. Explore their roles in the Indian Wars, the Spanish-American War, World War I and more.
Learn about the Buffalo Soldiers, the first African American regiments in the U.S. Army, who fought in the Indian Wars, the Spanish-American War, and the Mexican Revolution. Discover their contributions to national parks, horsemanship, and civil rights.
Once the Westward movement had begun, prominent among those blazing treacherous trails of the Wild West were the Buffalo Soldiers of the U.S. Army. These African Americans were charged with and responsible for escorting settlers, cattle herds, and railroad crews.
Sep 14, 2015 · Following the U.S. Civil War, regiments of African American men known as buffalo soldiers served on the western frontier, battling Native Americans and protecting settlers.