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African Americans - Military service 1860-1870

Military parades & ceremonies in New York (1860-1870)

The Twentieth United States colored troops

Colored troops receiving their colors

Ceremony held at the Union League Club House

Union Square plaza

On command of the senior flag bearer, the guards of the color guard present arms on receiving and parting with the US Flag. After parting with the US flag, the guard is brought to order arms by command of the senior remaining member, who is the right flank of the guard