17 set 1862 ano - Battle of Antietam

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In Maryland (border state)
“Bloodiest single day”- 23,000 casualties in one day
Robert Gould Shaw: abolitionist, leader of the 54th regiment (all-black)
1st ever all black enlistment
Segregation of units
Paid less ($13 vs $10)
Had to purchase uniforms

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