why was the 54th massachuetts regiment famous

Answer 1

The 54th Massachusetts Regiment was an African American infantry regiment that was organized in early 1863 during the American Civil War. It was the first African American regiment to be raised in the Northern states and was made famous by its heroic actions during the Second Battle of Fort Wagner in July 1863. The regiment's bravery and courage in the face of overwhelming odds helped to inspire other African Americans to enlist in the Union Army and helped to further the cause of emancipation.