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USCT Soldiers Shaped Juneteenth
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A powerful memorial at Wilmington National Cemetery honored the United States Colored Troops—Black soldiers who fought bravely in the Civil War to secure freedom, helping make Juneteenth possible. With over 500 USCT soldiers buried there, many unnamed but undeniably heroic, their sacrifice laid the groundwork for the nation’s emancipation. As Juneteenth approaches, this ceremony reminds us that their courage didn’t just end slavery—it shaped America’s future.
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