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The Black Legion: Enslaved Soldiers in the Continental Army
While most listeners know about Crispus Attucks and Salem Poor, fewer explore the complex legal and military reality of enslaved men who fought for the British or the Americans. This episode examines the Black Regiment, the controversial enlistment policies of Rhode Island and Massachusetts, and the specific case of Peter Salem. We look at how General George Washington’s initial ban on black enlistment shifted under pressure from Lord Dunmore’s Proclamation and the economic realities of war. We also discuss the lesser-known Battle of Great Bridge and the subsequent service of free and…
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