Buffalo Soldiers Day
About Buffalo Soldiers Day
Date When Celebrated: Buffalo Soldiers Day is always celebrated on July
28
In 1862, the U.S. Congress passed the "Union Army and Military Act of
1862".This allowed black Americans for the first time to fight during the
Civil War. They fought for the Union Army. And, they did so admirably.
In 1866, the U.S. Congress passed he Army Organization Act. This law
allowed black Americans to enlist in the military and fight for our
country. The army formed a military unit comprised of Black Americans. It
included black solders who fought for the Union army in the Civil War,
ex-slaves, and freemen. They served with pride and distinguished themselves
for their bravery and fearlessness. These ferocious warriors served in
the 9th and 10th Cavalry, as well as in other units. They fought in the Indian Wars
and distinguished themselves. Native Americans feared them and nicknamed
them Buffalo Soldiers. It is believed that either the Cheyenne or
Comanche's gave them this nickname for their
fierce and fearless performance in the wars. While their performance on
the battlefield was remarkable, they suffered from racism.
Did You Know? The Buffalo Soldiers went on to fight side
by side with Teddy Roosevelt and his Roughriders in Cuba during the
Spanish-American war.
They had two notable mottoes. They are: "We Can,
We Will",
and "Ready and Forward". They lived up to these mottoes.
How to Celebrate Buffalo Soldiers Day
The First celebration occurred in 1992.
General Colin Powell dedicated a monument in honor of
these troops.
Here are some ways you can celebrate:
- Read a book about them.
- Research their history online.
- Make plans to visit the Buffalo Soldiers Museum at the Houston
Museum.
Today's Quote: "We first make our habits. Then, our habits make
us." - -John Dryden
History and Origin of
Buffalo Soldiers Day
In 1992, Congress passed a law proclaiming July 28 as Buffalo Soldiers
Day. In the Congressional proclamation, this holiday was not created as a "National" day. A couple of websites
incorrectly
refer to it as "National Buffalo Soldiers Day".
Neither the U.S. Congress, nor any President of the United States has proclaimed
this holiday to be a true "National" day.
Definition
of "National" Days
- and why it so important to distinguish and identify true national days.
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