History of the Black U.S. Soldier- Throughout American history, Afro-Americans have had to decide whether they belonged in the United States or if they should go elsewhere. Slavery no doubtfully had a great impact upon their decisions. However, despite their troubles African Americans have made a grand contribution and a great impact on our armed forces since the Revolutionary War. The Afro-American has fought against its country's wars, and they have also fought the …showed first 75 words of 2152 total…

…showed last 75 words of 2152 total…be a source of pride to Afro-Americans for years afterward." (Mullen 36) Most of the Buffalo soldiers fighting in Cuba won the commendation of their "white officers." The distinguished Black Ninth and Tenth Cavalry saved Roosevelt and his Rough Riders from being completely slaughtered. Theodore Roosevelt bestowed great praise of the Afro-American soldiers at that time. The widespread heroism displayed by the African-American soldiers ended up with six Buffalo soldiers receiving the Congressional Medal of Honor.