This video addresses the question of whether Juneteenth is a legitimate holiday. The host, from InRange TV, discusses comments received during the 160th Juneteenth celebrations at the Buffalo Soldiers National Museum. To explore the legitimacy and purpose of Juneteenth, the video features conversations with several living historians who were present at the event. Speakers include PVT. Kevin C. Chapman Jr., D.C. Overby, Alexis Glover-Oruh (an EMT and living historian of medical and surgical history), and Steve Thomas from Living History Co.
This video explores the history of the 93rd Infantry Division, an African American unit in the US Army during World War I and World War II. It highlights their service under French command in WWI, where they were issued French equipment and earned the nickname "Blue Helmets." The video also touches upon their continued service in WWII and their fight against racial discrimination and Jim Crow laws, with a visit to the Buffalo Soldiers Museum in Houston, TX.
This video delves into the historical context of the "Red Summer of 1919," focusing on a specific violent incident: the Battle for Brewery Gulch in Bisbee, Arizona on July 3rd, 1919. It examines the underlying causes that led to this brutal period and highlights the involvement of the 10th Cavalry Buffalo Soldiers against law enforcement. The description also includes a link to a historical military memo, suggesting a deeper dive into the period's events and troop dynamics.
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