The 1st Rhode Island Regiment is known as the first all black regiment. While that description is not completely accurate they unit was truly exceptional. This episode details the founding, composition and battles of the 1st Rhode Island Regiment.
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The 1st Rhode Island Regiment is known as the first all black regiment. While that description is not completely accurate they unit was truly exceptional. This episode details the founding, composition and battles of the 1st Rhode Island Regiment.