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Buffalo Soldiers: A Nickname

Grade Level:
Adult Education
Subject:
Social Studies

How did the Buffalo Soldiers get their nickname? Join a Park Ranger for a 20-minute PowerPoint presentation on the origns of the Buffalo Soldier nickname.

On July 28, 1866, Congress passed the Army Reorganization Act, which established six new all-Black regiments. As they were sent West, a nickname arose for these all-Black regiments. That nickname was “Buffalo Soldiers”. Though the nickname has unknown origins, it has grown to symbolize and honor those who served in the all-Black Army regiments.

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Last updated: March 10, 2023