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Dedication of the Memorial to Robert Gould Shaw and the Fifty-fourth Massachusetts Regiment, Boston, May 31, 1897 (albumen print)
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Dedication of the Memorial to Robert Gould Shaw and the Fifty-fourth Massachusetts Regiment, Boston, May 31, 1897 (albumen print)
MHS197915 Dedication of the Memorial to Robert Gould Shaw and the Fifty-fourth Massachusetts Regiment, Boston, May 31, 1897 (albumen print) by Smith, James H. and Miller, William J. (fl.1897); 15.7x24.3 cm; Massachusetts Historical Society, Boston, MA, USA; (add.info.: flagbearer Sergeant William H Carney, the first black man to receive the Congressional Medal of Honour; ); © Massachusetts Historical Society
Media ID 25142450
© Massachusetts Historical Society / Bridgeman Images
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This photograph captures a momentous event in American history - the dedication of the Memorial to Robert Gould Shaw and the Fifty-fourth Massachusetts Regiment. Taken on May 31,1897, this albumen print by James H. Smith and William J. Miller transports us back to that significant day in Boston. In the foreground stands Sergeant William H Carney, an emblematic figure who holds the distinction of being the first black man to receive the Congressional Medal of Honor. His presence as a flagbearer adds a powerful symbol of courage and sacrifice to this image. The solemnity of remembrance is palpable as we witness a parade marching through Boston's streets. The troops, dressed in their army uniforms, exude strength and unity as they pay tribute to those who fought bravely for freedom during one of America's darkest periods. The composition expertly captures both grandeur and intimacy; it allows us to appreciate not only the magnitude of this memorial but also individual faces filled with pride and determination. As we gaze upon this historic photograph, we are reminded of how far our nation has come while acknowledging that there is still work to be done towards equality for all Americans. This image serves as a poignant reminder that bravery knows no color or creed - it resides within each individual willing to fight for justice.
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