America's Black Fighting Men & Women Throughout It's History - Represented In Photographs & Drawings

The Black Knights Of American Wars

Welcome to this collection of drawings & photgraphs, both original & modern, highlighting the gallant black men & women who have served & sacrificed for our Nation in it's times of great conflict & upheaval.
MAY THEY NEVER BE FORGOTTEN!!!

"WE WERE ALWAYS THERE" By Bob Vann

Bravery, Selflessness, Determination, Dedication .... Mere Words Cannot Be Enough Praise ... The Gallant Warriors Of The Ebony Sword ... Guardians Of Liberty Throughout Our History!!!!

The Forging Of The Ebony Sword

The tradition of the Black man fighting for this country dates back to the American Revolution. One cannot forget Crispus Attucks, killed during the Boston Massacre; or Peter Francisco, the "Giant Black Warrior" from Virginia. However, many other black men took up arms for this new nation, & for which they were promised their freedom should they survive. Though there were no organized large scale units, the state of Rhode Island raised several companies of light infantry, consisting almost totally of slaves & freedmen. They all served honorably, & many a man earned his freedom fighting for this as yet unestablished nation. The War of 1812 once again brought conflict to our shores, & once again, the Ebony Sword was called to arms. During the battle of New Orleans, at least one organized unit of Blacks & Indians served under General Andrew Jackson, & drew his praise for their coolness under fire. By now, it was well known that the Ebony Sword would be poised & ready to fight should the need arise ... despite the doubts of all those who observed them on a daily basis!

Bunker Hill - By Don Troiani

The Ebony Sword was raised early in the cause of America's independance. The cause of liberty for our new nation was more than enough to bring these brave patriots to the fore!!

Twenty-Sixth Regiment, U.S.C.T. on parade, 1863
Camp William Penn, Pennsylvania
(National Archives)

1st South Carolina Colored Infantry Regiment (U.S.) "South Carolina Corps D'Afrique"

Recruited from freed slaves in the coastal areas of
South Carolina in September, 1862. The Regiment initially wore distinctive red trousers styled on the french military, but these were very quickly replaced by the standard federal issue light blue kersey trousers as the original red ones wore out.
(Print by Don Troiani)

Fourth Regiment, U.S.C.T., Company E, 1863
Camp Lincoln, Washington, District Of Columbia
(National Archives)

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