Celebrating Black Military Excellence: The Buffalo Soldiers’ Impact
After the end of the Civil War, six regiments of African American soldiers were established. Among these units was one company stationed at the Vancouver Barracks in Washington in 1899 and 1900. Known as the Buffalo Soldiers, these soldiers served with distinction in the Indian Wars from 1863 into the early 1900s, and in the Spanish-American War in 1898. Their service occurred at a time before the United States Armed Forces was desegregated by presidential order in 1948 — a reminder of the systemic barriers Black servicemembers faced even as they served with honor. Vancouver’s company of 103 soldiers from the U.S. Army’s 24th
Merkley, Veterans History Project Partner to Share Veterans’ Stories
Story Courtesy of Oregon U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley’s Office Oregonians have stepped up to serve in the United States Armed Forces for generations, or have family members, friends, and loved ones who have answered this call to service. Capturing the firsthand, lived experiences of our veterans is an important way we can honor their sacrifices and dedication to our nation while preserving American history for future generations. That’s why Jeff’s office teamed up with the Library of Congress American Folklife Center’s Veterans History Project to help record and share the unique stories of Oregon veterans from all walks of life. The
In One’s Element: The Value of Being On the Water
By Robert Smith, Oregon State Parks I don’t know when it started, young I guess, like most things. My favorite memories always involved water. Vacation often started with a ride on the ferry to Whidbey Island. Then there was grandpa’s house overlooking Puget Sound. Maybe it was fishing trips with my dad to Lake Leland – eating tomato soup warmed on an old Coleman stove. Dad would make sure I was safe and warm and, based on the abundance of tomato soup, would continue to grow. There were smells and sights and sounds that I still remember and that I
I Am An #Oregonvet
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