Colonel Robert Gould Shaw

Colonel Robert Gould Shaw was a Union Army officer during the American Civil War, best known for commanding the first African American regiment, the 54th Massachusetts Infantry. Born in 1837, he came from an abolitionist family and believed in the fight for freedom and equality. Shaw led his regiment bravely in the assault on Fort Wagner in 1863, where many soldiers were killed or wounded, including Shaw himself. His leadership and sacrifice highlighted the courage of Black soldiers and became a symbol of the fight for civil rights. Shaw's legacy remains significant in American history.