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Edwin M. Stanton

Coverage of Edwin M. Stanton in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Jun 18 · 21:41 UTCMost recent: Jun 18 · 21:41 UTC
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William Tecumseh Shermanperson1Garrison Frazierperson1Pete Hegsethperson1Harry Jarvisperson1Thomas Wentworth Higginsonperson1Savannah, Georgiaplace1Fort Monroe, Virginiaplace1Union Armyorganization1Department of Defenseorganization1civil wartopic1Juneteenthtopic1military servicetopic1
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  • POLITICSJun 18 · 21:41 UTCTHE ATLANTIC
    The Black Soldiers Who Changed the Meaning of the Civil War

    In 1865, Black ministers including Garrison Frazier met with General Sherman and Secretary of War Edwin M. Stanton to express Black Americans' desire to serve in the Union military as a means of securing freedom. The article contrasts this historical commitment with current actions by Pete Hegseth, who has removed tributes to Black military heroes and blocked Black officers' promotions, framing it as an attack on the legacy of Black service. The text highlights the role of Black soldiers in shaping the Civil War's outcome and the ongoing efforts to erase their contributions.