African American soldiers contributions have often been undermined and overshadowed by their white commanding officers, with which they share equal burden on the battlefield, within the annals of history the tale of African American soldiers fails to be inscribed. This theft of history is a constant abscence which impacts the black community. To find these unamed heroes in unidentified pictures, to try to piece together their story and understand the service which they’ve granted the United States is an uphill battle that robs generations of rightful pride.

Bob Marley’s iconic song “Buffalo Soldiers” pays tribute to the historic legacy of the African American soldiers, known throughout history simply as the Buffalo Soldiers. Bob Marley’s powerful lyrics resonate with the courage and struggles of these soldiers, capturing their indomitable spirit and unwavering commitment to duty, honoring and bringing their actions to the forefront of his listeners.

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This fun country song by Jimmie Driftwood is only a surface level look into the popularity to which Ol’ Teddys Rough Riders generated back home. There are various movies, mini series, and songs such as this that are dedicated to Theodore Roosevelts exploits throughout the Spanish American war.

After the war, the exploits of Theodores “Rough Riders” reached a height of unprecedented popularity, spawning plays, comics, magazines, Theodore Roosevelt would even launch his own book recounting the circumstances of the volunteer calvalrys formation and following the campaign to the eventual return home.