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696014 Broadside regarding recruitment of African Americans and celebrating emancipation in Maryland, Ringwalt & Brown (fl.1863-1865), c.1 November 1864 (colour litho) (see also GLC 696015, 696016 & 696017) by American School, (19th century); 41x33 cm; Gilder Lehrman Collection, New York, USA; (add.info.: Printed in commemoration of the adoption of emancipation in Maryland. The print incorporates five illustrations, three documenting African American combat valor and two related to emancipation and the future of African Americans. At the top of the transparency is a long illustration of African American troops in the Battle of Port Hudson, above it the words (from George H. Bokers poem): " God Save the Republic: Never in field or tent scorn a black regiment." Portrays these images on the front of the headquarters of the supervisory committee for recruiting colored regiments, located on Chestnut Street in Philadelphia. Verso and page three contain quotations from letters written by historical figures such as George Washington and Patrick Henry, and poetry commemorating emancipation and the bravery of African American regiments throughout United States history. The first page contains an inscription stating " Compliments of the Supervisory Committee." Printed in color." " Included on the verso of the textual leaf is George H. Bokers poem " The Black Regiment" which was inspired by African-American valor in the Battle of Port Hudson: " Charge! Trump and drum awoke, / Onward the bondsmen broke... Freedom! their battle-cry/ Freedom! or leave to die!... Never, in field or tent, / Scorn the black regiment." This is a major piece in the history of emancipation and African American Civil War combat valor.); eGilder Lehrman Institute of American History; American, out of copyright
Media ID 22410112
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This photo print, titled "Broadside regarding recruitment of African Americans and celebrating emancipation in Maryland" is a significant piece in the history of emancipation and African American Civil War combat valor. Measuring 41x33 cm, this colorful lithograph was printed around November 1864 by Ringwalt & Brown, an American School from the 19th century. The print showcases five illustrations that commemorate the adoption of emancipation in Maryland. Three illustrations depict African American troops displaying their combat valor during the Battle of Port Hudson. Above these images, powerful words from George H. Bokers poem are displayed: "God Save the Republic: Never in field or tent scorn a black regiment". This message emphasizes the importance and bravery of African American soldiers. The headquarters of the supervisory committee for recruiting colored regiments is portrayed on Chestnut Street in Philadelphia. On verso and page three, you can find quotations from historical figures like George Washington and Patrick Henry, as well as poetry honoring emancipation and praising African American regiments throughout United States history. Included on the textual leaf is George H. Bokers poem "The Black Regiment" inspired by African-American valor at Port Hudson. The poem's verses convey courage and determination: "Charge! Trump and drum awoke, / Onward the bondsmen broke. . . Freedom! their battle-cry/ Freedom! or leave to die!. . . Never, in field or tent, / Scorn the black regiment". This remarkable artwork belongs to Gilder Lehrman Collection based in New York City, USA. It serves as a testament to both emancipation efforts and African Americans' invaluable contributions during one of America's most challenging periods -the Civil War.
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