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On May 22, 1863, War Department General Order No. 143 officially established the Bureau of Colored Troops, creating a formal system for the recruitment, organization, and training of African American soldiers in the newly formed United States Colored Troops (USCT). More than 200,000 men would answer the call to serve, forever changing the course of American history.

This week, we honor their courage, sacrifice, and enduring legacy.