In 1863 the Union and Confederacy were embroiled in the Civil War and things weren't going super great for the Northerners. On January 1st of that year, a Presidential executive order changed everything for the war and for America itself. In this episode of HPH we're taking a look at the first black soldiers to fight for the Union and their brave struggle to end slavery in the United States.  It's a long episode so expect plenty of drunken nonsense to accompany this beautiful tale of bravery, loyalty, and (real) patriotism.  Grab several drinks, settle in, and enjoy this episode of Hundred Proof History titled The Black Regiments of Massachusetts: Moral Victories!

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