網頁As a soldier, reformer, and politician, Stephen Swails showed commitment to equality, placing him at the forefront of radical change in American race relations. Born in Columbia, Pennsylvania in 1823, Swails grew up in … 網頁Swails's service was so exemplary that his commanding officer recommended him for an officer's commission-a request the War Department initially denied because of his "African blood." After vigorous lobbying and support from Massachusetts' governor, the War Department changed course and made Swails the first African American commissioned …
Stephen Swails (U.S. National Park Service)
網頁Stephen Atkins Swails is a forgotten American hero. A free Black in the North before the Civil War began, Swails exhibited such exemplary service in the 54th Massachusetts Infantry that he became the first African American commissioned as a combat officer in the United States military. 網頁Stephen Atkins Swails exhibited such exemplary service in the 54th Massachusetts Infantry that he became the first African American commissioned as a combat officer in the United States military. After the war, Swails remained in South Carolina, where he held important positions in the Freedmen’s Bureau, helped draft a progressive state … drawindraw predictions
Stephen A. Swails: Black Freedom Fighter in the Civil War and …
網頁2024年11月3日 · Stephen Atkins Swails is a forgotten American hero. A free Black in the North before the Civil War began, Swails exhibited such exemplary service in the 54th Massachusetts Infantry that he became the first African American commissioned as a combat officer in the United States military. 網頁The Tri Cities Civil War Round Table is hosting a lecture entitled “Stephen A. Swails: Black Freedom Fighter in the Civil War and Reconstruction.” The event will be held at 7:00 p.m., on March 13th, Room 219 at the Toy F. Reid Eastman Employee Center, 400 S 網頁2006年11月1日 · Lt. Stephen Atkins Swails (1832-1900), a member of the 54th Massachusetts Regiment, was also the mayor of Kingstree, S.C., a state senator, a … employee\u0027s first name and initial