Black American History in Images - Through the Civil War - In honor of my dad

[JustAnotherGen]

Thought after the recent invasion - our regular members would appreciate some 'history' in images.


Uknown Bodies


Guess who?!?!


Battle of Rhode Island


When anger erupted:



The Massachusetts 34th:


A Bad Ass in a REAL Good Way!


What was at Stake


She was born a slave – circa 1941
http://www.cnn.com/2013/02/17/opinion/greene-slave-narrative/



Ending with 1941 - because that was the year my dad was born. He knew his family's 'slaves'. He knew these people - even thought Miss Gracie (a Seminole Slave) who married Aaron (he was my ancestor who escaped to Mexico and came back for her in early 1866) was according to my dad 'wierd' and not as much fun as her counterpart his Great Grandfather the Irish Immigrant . . . he still 'listened to her'.

Today is the 4th anniversary of his death.

I wanted to share with you all - there were people in my lifetime for whom they hold this story - these images in their hearts. And now these images and memories are held in my heart -and shared with all of you!

[WIProgressive88]

1. Not a regular group member, but these are some very powerful, and in a couple cases, heartbreaking

images. Your father sounds like he must have been a fascinating person to converse with and learn from.

[Admiral Loinpresser]

4. +1 n/t

[OldEurope]

2. Thank you for sharing!

[Behind the Aegis]

3. In his memory and for you...

http://blackhistoryalbum.tumblr.com/archive



Union Soldier

[JustAnotherGen]

9. Love it!

I've got to try and get a pic uploaded of my dad sitting at his desk in West Germany with his stripes and Captain hat. He would have loved this pic!

[passiveporcupine]

5. What an amazingly striking photo

of Frederick Douglass. It's mesmerizing. Very nice!

[appalachiablue]

6. K & R. Wonderful selection and tribute, thank you. Is #2. Benj. Banneker?

[JustAnotherGen]

10. Crispus Attucks

He took the first bullet at the Boston Tea Party

[appalachiablue]

11. Right, the Rev. War soldier in Boston. I should have known that, shame on me!

Didn't recall ever seeing a portrait of him. Years ago I worked an a NEH (Nat. Endowment for the Humanities) museum exhibit on black soldiers in the Civil War. That was a great experience and a successful project. My dad was in the 7th Army in Germany in WWII and a good 1st Lieut. AAA, anti aircraft artillery. I think of him and all he gave us often.

[Starry Messenger]

7. k&r

[Tarheel_Dem]

8. Thanks for sharing that bit of yourself JAG. It's obvious you miss your Dad terribly, as do I.