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7. The history of Buffalo Soldiers is very interesting..Native Americans gave them that name

Reply to irisblue (Reply #6)

Sun Aug 24, 2025, 02:55 PM

Yesterday

Because they were black soldiers in the army during the civil war 1866.. because of their skin color and curly hair, the American Indians admired their fighting style and tenacity. Buffalo Soldiers fought in the Spanish American War..they have quite a legacy. PBS had a documentary about them during Black History Month