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4 days ago · Glory follows the Civil War's first all-Black volunteer company, focusing on Col. Robert Gould Shaw, an inexperienced yet idealistic officer. The cast includes Matthew Broderick, Denzel Washington, Cary Elwes, Morgan Freeman, Jihmi Kennedy, Andre Braugher, and others.
2 days ago · The smell of hot dogs wafted from a nearby stand. I walked toward the designated meeting spot — behind the Robert Gould Shaw Memorial, a bronze bas-relief sculpture facing the golden-domed State House. The memorial commemorated one of the first Black volunteer regiments in the Civil War, led by Col. Robert Gould Shaw.
3 days ago · The narrative unfolds through the eyes of Colonel Robert Gould Shaw (Matthew Broderick), who leads this group of soldiers in their fight against prejudice and for freedom. Private Trip (Denzel Washington) and Sergeant Major John Rawlins (Morgan Freeman) play pivotal roles in this struggle.
3 days ago · On July 2, approximately 50 people gathered at the foot of the Robert Gould Shaw and Massachusetts 54 Regiment Memorial to read Douglass’ famous address. The reading represents a major milestone for Mass Humanities, as it was the organization’s 15th time hosting the event.
4 days ago · Robert Gould Shaw leads the U.S. Civil War’s first all-black volunteer company, fighting prejudices from both his own Union Army, and the Confederates. AMISTAD – 1997 Image Credit: Everett ...
2 days ago · Led by Robert Gould Shaw (Matthew Broderick), they fight against prejudice and Confederate forces. Denzel Washington won his first Oscar for his supporting role here. Born on the Fourth of July...
4 days ago · About 40 people gather at the base of the Robert Gould Shaw and the 54th Regiment Memorial on the Boston Common Tuesday to collectively read Frederick Douglass' “What to the American slave is your Fourth of July?” speech.
