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The 5th U.S. Heavy Artillery, an African American regiment in the Union army, was stationed for garrison duty in Vicksburg, Miss., during the Civil War. Photo courtesy National Park Services

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U.S. Colored Troops in Natchez Now Acknowledged, May Soon Have Monument

History and Research Committee Chairwoman Deborah Fountain explained the history of the U.S. Colored Troops at a Nov. 10, 2021, town hall meeting for the U.S. Colored Troops Monument project …

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