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Wineka column: Edley, others won't let Buffalo Soldiers' history die
Salisbury Post Charles Young of the 9th Cavalry became the first black superintendent of a national park (Sequoia and General Grant parks) in 1903. Members of the 9th Cavalry also built the first trail to the top of Mount Whitney, the highest mountain in the … |
Bill would honor Buffalo Soldiers’ role in parks – Fresno Bee
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Bill would honor Buffalo Soldiers' role in parks
Fresno Bee In the decades after the Civil War, the nation's first black Army regiments guarded Yosemite and Sequoia national parks against poaching and timber thefts, a role that in hindsight made them America's first park rangers. Now as the National Park … |
Yosemite’s historic ‘Buffalo Soldiers’ up for national recognition – Los Angeles Times
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Yosemite's historic 'Buffalo Soldiers' up for national recognition
Los Angeles Times WASHINGTON — In the late 19th century and early 20th century, black troopers called the "Buffalo Soldiers" patrolled Yosemite and Sequoia national parks in California. But many visitors to the national parks are unaware of the role played by these troops. Bill would honor Buffalo Soldiers' role in parks |
Rep. Speier Reintroduces Bill to Study Buffalo Soldiers’ Role in National Parks – San Jose Mercury News
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Rep. Speier Reintroduces Bill to Study Buffalo Soldiers' Role in National Parks
San Jose Mercury News The bill would commemorate the all-African-American regiments of the U.S. Army who protected our National Parks, including Yosemite and Sequoia National Parks, at the turn of the 20th Century. "The Buffalo Soldiers were true pioneers who braved the … |
Congresswoman Jackie Speier Reintroduces Bill To Study Buffalo Soldiers’ Role … – Sierra Sun Times
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Congresswoman Jackie Speier Reintroduces Bill To Study Buffalo Soldiers' Role …
Sierra Sun Times The bill would commemorate the all-African-American regiments of the U.S. Army who protected our National Parks, including Yosemite and Sequoia National Parks, at the turn of the 20th Century. “The Buffalo Soldiers were true pioneers who braved the … |