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Cold Harbor, Va. African Americans collecting bones of soldiers killed in the battle. Photograph from the main eastern theater of war, Grants Wilderness Campaign, May-June 1864. Date 1865 April
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This poignant image captures a moment of solemn reverence as African American laborers carefully collect the bones of soldiers killed in the Battle of Cold Harbor, Virginia. The battle, part of Union General Ulysses S. Grant's Wilderness Campaign in May-June 1864, resulted in over 20,000 casualties, making it one of the bloodiest battles of the American Civil War. The photograph, taken in April 1865, provides a stark reminder of the human cost of the conflict. The soldiers, both Union and Confederate, lay buried in the fields of Cold Harbor, their remains waiting to be identified and interred. African American laborers, often overlooked in historical narratives, played a crucial role in the aftermath of the battle, assisting in the burial of the dead and helping to clear the battlefield. The scene depicted in the photograph is a testament to the resilience and determination of those who endured the horrors of the Civil War. The laborers, their faces etched with the weight of their task, move methodically through the field, their focus unwavering as they search for the remains of the fallen soldiers. The haunting stillness of the landscape, punctuated by the occasional tree or solitary figure, underscores the gravity of the moment. This powerful image offers a glimpse into the often overlooked experiences of African Americans during the Civil War and serves as a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by all during this pivotal period in American history.
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