Haunting Connections to Robert Gould Shaw

[@debbiegipson4512]

Once let the black man get upon his person the brass letter, U.S., let him get an eagle on his button and a musket on his shoulder and bullets in his pocket, there is no power on earth that can deny that he has earned the right to citizenship. - Frederick Douglass Your series always sparks my curiosity.

[@davestein4162]

Thoroughly enjoy these pieces of history. Shaw/54th Mass story is well known. Thanks for broadening our knowledge of yet another worthy officer leading heroic men in battle.

[@graydonhenry9960]

I so enjoy these bits of history. Thank you

[@johnlysic6727]

Thank you so much for bringing this story to light. In such a horrific war, we treasure the humanity of those who reached across social barriers and sought to do their part for a better future for all of us. Your research and telling of these stories are always delivered with respect and obvious appreciation for the subjects and their deeds.

[@JeffreyLang-j5i]

WELL RESEARCHED! THANK YOU!!!

[@JonFrumTheFirst]

I attended the Robert Gould Shaw junior high school (grades 7-9) in West Roxbury, Boston MA.