Illustrative poster commemorating the service of African American soldiers during the American Civil War. It features a central figure holding a Medal of Honor, standing before a backdrop of silhouetted soldiers and a flag. The figure is superimposed over a pile of military caps, signifying the lives lost. The poster includes text highlighting the number of infantry, artillery, and cavalry regiments, as well as the number of Medals of Honor received and soldiers deceased. The phrases 'Their service broke the Confederacy’s spine' and 'Proven in blood before the nation granted rights' are prominently displayed, along with hashtags #ReceiptsFirst and #USCT, emphasizing the historical significance and recognition of their contributions.
Black soldiers filled 142 infantry regiments, 13 artillery, 7 cavalry—over 209,000 serving the Union, 23 earning Medals of Honor, 36,000 dying in a country that denied them rights. Their service broke the Confederacy’s spine. #USCT #ReceiptsFirst