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He was a white Union officer who led the first African-American volunteer regiment in the Civil War.
Colonel Robert Gould Shaw (1837-1863) was just 25 years old when he was killed leading a regiment of black soldiers, the 54th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, into battle during the American Civil War. The 1989 Civil War film "Glory" was a dramatization of Shaw's leadership of the regiment. Matthew Broderick portrayed Shaw, and the film also featured actors Denzel Washington and Morgan Freeman.
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Was Robert Gould Shaw British?
He was American born in Boston.
What color hair and beard did Robert Gould Shaw have?
He had blonde hair :)
Who commanded the 54th Massachusetts infantry What was he like What was his background?
Colonel Robert Gould Shaw, 26-year-old son of a prominent Boston abolitionist family.
Who was the 54 Massachusetts regiment?
The 54th Massachusetts Infantry Regiment consisted of African American volunteers, many of them former slaves, initially commanded by Colonel Robert Gould Shaw.
When did Robert Shaw - conductor - die?
Robert Shaw - conductor - died in 1999.
