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A Civil War Battle in History and Memory

The Civil War battle of Milliken's Bend, showing African-American soldiers holding their ground against a Confederate attack, as imagined by an artist from Harper's Weekly, published July 4, 1863.
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Zelma Wyche – Fighter for Voting Rights

Milliken's Bend Posted on February 21, 2014 by Milliken's BendFebruary 8, 2023

Zelma Wyche was a black Army veteran of World War II. He joined the military in 1943. Four years later, back at home, he had to fight for the right to vote. That war lasted over 15 years. Like many … Continue reading →

Posted in African Americans, Black history, Black History Month, Politics | Tagged Civil Rights, Louisiana, Madison Parish, voting, Zelma Wyche | Leave a reply

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