Charles Young Buffalo Soldiersn Monument
The National Park Foundation supports the Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Memorial in Ohio, the home of Colonel Charles Young, the military heritage of the post-Civil War.
The Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Memorial was established on March 25, 2013 and preserves the civil war and post-civil war legacy of Colonel Charles Young (1864-1922). Colonel Young is an outstanding officer in the United States Army, the third African American to graduate from West Point Military Academy, and the first African American to earn the rank of Colonel. He was also the first African-American to serve as director of national parks, commanding the U.S. Army in national parks in California.[1]
Charles Young
Charles Young has overcome countless obstacles in his life and raised his profile. Despite the obvious racism and suffocating inequality, Yang stood out from the military ranks and became one of the most respected leaders of the time. Young is a well-rounded person who is unwavering in his work. He leads by example and leads a new generation of leaders.[2]
In 1884, the second major Charles Young became the third African American to graduate from the United States Military Academy at West Point. Young became famous among the 9th American Cavalry, a black unit called the Buffalo Soldiers, among other things, was the first park ranger in the United States. Despite the strict isolation imposed by the US military at the time, Young was promoted to the rank of colonel. Served as professor of military science, French, chemistry, geometry, and geology at Wilberforce University in Ohio; and became the first African American agent in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks in 1903 Director of National Parks. The National Monument retains Yangzhou’s residence in Xenia, Ohio. It not only tells his story, but also tells the story of the lives of African American soldiers in the 19th century.
"Colonel Charles Young lived a remarkable life, overcoming racism and injustice to become a respected military officer, park steward and inspirational leader."[3]
Collection
In this monument the visitors also can get the information about Charles Young, Buffalo Soldiers, Youngsholm House, and all the story Life of Colonel Charles.
Example for Charles Young information, the monument shows about specific periods of Charles Young's life through the entire chronology:
- Early Life
- West Point
- Early Military Career
- Wilberforce, Ohio
- First African-American National Park Superintendent
- Latter Military Career
- A Long & Distinguished Military Career
- Final Resting Place[4]
External Link
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Reference
- ↑ Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument. Nationalparks. Retrieved January 28, 2021
- ↑ Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers. Nps.gov. Retrieved January 28, 2021
- ↑ Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers. Npca. Retrieved January 28, 2021
- ↑ Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers. Nps.gov. Retrieved January 28, 2021