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      Re-enactors Celebrate African-American Contribution to US Civil War

   In 1862, African-Americans -- both free and escaped slaves -- were
   allowed to enlist in the Federal army. One hundred seventy-nine
   thousand served during the conflict -- and many believe there service
   was a major turning point in the war. One of those black regiments was
   recently recognized for its contributions -- in the war that took more
   than two hundred thousand lives -- and VOA was there to share this
   story.
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   1. http://www.voanews.com/media/video/1950621.html