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He is most known for his depictions of Buffalo Soldiers. [3] His works are on display at military museums and bases, including the Pentagon, the U.S. Cavalry Museum, and the Army War College. [2] [1] Stivers' portrait of Civil War hero George Crawford Platt is displayed at the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C. [4]
Buffalo Soldier sites from 1860 to 1900 Image taken in 1898 of the 9th U.S. Cavalry.. Sources disagree on how the nickname "Buffalo Soldiers" began. According to the Buffalo Soldiers National Museum the name originated with the Cheyenne warriors in the winter of 1877, the actual Cheyenne translation being "Wild Buffalo".
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Houston Light Guard Armory, home of the Buffalo Soldiers National Museum, Houston, Texas; Camera manufacturer: SONY: Camera model: ILCE-6000: Author: Kenneth C. Zirkel: Exposure time: 1/500 sec (0.002) ISO speed rating: 200: Date and time of data generation: 12:08, 10 February 2024: Lens focal length: 12 mm: Short title
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The division was organized in October 1917, after the U.S. entry into World War I, at Camp Funston, Kansas, with African American soldiers from all states. In 1918, before leaving for France, the American buffalo was selected as the divisional insignia due to the "Buffalo Soldiers" nickname, given to African American cavalrymen in the 19th century.
Three military veterans have received Rockland's 2024 prestigious awards for service to the country and community.
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