In 1863, the Emancipation Proclamation was a document written by Abraham Lincoln. This document stated all slaves are free in all areas that were in rebellion against the United States. The 54th Massachusetts Infantry was involved in the Civil War which led the charge of Fort Wagner that became one of the most famous units during the Civil War because African Americans volunteered. As many African Americans were being a part of the North many of them were joining the Union Army. With the benefits of the Union Army which were led and decided from sergeant Robert African Americans were provided with supplies necessary and needed in order to be prepared for war. Many of these African Americans volunteered to help the North win the battle because
