The monument is a dedication to “the United States’ first monument to honor African American War Veterans and Servicewomen and men who have served in every war since the Country’s inception ...

After the Civil War, 18 veterans of the United States Colored ... The passionate man labeled as the “most influential African American of the nineteenth century.” This is his voice.

The history of our African-American veterans that have ... presented several veterans and their families with portraits to thank them for their service. Katrina Johnson, Master Sergeant in the ...