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How did the establishment of the 54th Massachusetts Infantry impact the Civil War moving forward?

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This was one of the first major actions in which African American soldiers fought for the Union in the American Civil War. The courage of the soldiers in the 54th convinced many politicians and Army officers of their value, prompting the further enlistment of black soldiers.

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