American Experience Season 4 Episode 3
The Massachusetts 54th Colored Infantry
The first officially formed regiment of northern black soldiers who fought in the Civil War, the 54th's roster included shopkeepers, clerks, cobblers and seamen. They knew the eyes of the nation would be on them at a time when many whites insisted that black soldiers were too cowardly to fight. By the war's end, 180,000 black troops filled the Union ranks.
4 - 13In the White Man's ImageFeb. 17, 1992- 4 - 12Barnum's Big TopOct. 14, 1991
- 4 - 11Wild by LawFeb. 10, 1992
- 4 - 10Love in the Cold WarJan. 13, 1992
- 4 - 9The Quiz Show ScandalJan. 06, 1992
- 4 - 8Duke Ellington: Reminiscing in TempoDec. 09, 1991
- 4 - 7G-Men: The Rise of J. Edgar HooverFeb. 24, 1992
- 4 - 6Pearl Harbor: Surprise and RemembranceNov. 11, 1991
- 4 - 5The Johnstown FloodFeb. 24, 1992
- 4 - 4Scandalous MayorOct. 28, 1991
- 4 - 3The Massachusetts 54th Colored InfantryOct. 07, 1991
- 4 - 2LBJ (2)Sep. 30, 1991
- 4 - 1LBJ (1)Sep. 30, 1991
