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At the outbreak of the First World War there were four black regiments in the US military, but by the end there were six - including two new combat units which saw service on the front lines in France.

Take a look back at some of the famous faces and places that now stand as legendary in the history of the United States. Photography was in its infancy during the Civil War, and war photography was…

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A Philadelphia woman found an family photo album filled with pictures of African American soldiers fighting during World War II and hopes to reunite it with the proper owner.

The chaplain’s uniform has changed over the years, from resembling a simple cleric’s suit to the same as other officers. This page will attempt to document the development of chaplains…