In recognition of US Black History, the piece depicts a former slave inducted into the Civil War Union Army.

He joins the fight to maintain his freedom and preservation of the Union. From the 20 slaves brought to 1619 Virginia through the 3,753,00 pre-Civil War slaves. , 186,000 fighters fought against the Confederate Army.

While US History has woefully under archived the role of African-Americans and non-American blacks who serve (d) our nation . Have you seen any WW 2 movies with blacks on the beaches at Normandy? How about blacks fighting in WW1? Maybe a movie about one black man in the Korean War ( in a stereotyped role). Viet Nam? A few blacks depicted in a couple of movies. Actually a sad reminder of the value of archived history and books.

And there are People who wish to erase history of Us slavery. The point?

The “Union Army Soldier” is a testament to our guafiry.