And it only gets WORSE closer to 1860
Some blacks served in the Confederate army, which is another omission in our popular culture. The movie Glory did not happen to mention that blacks served in the Confederate army. It did give the impression that the black soldiers in the 54th Massachusetts were former slaves-- which was not true.
Say it ain't so stainless!! Kind of blows lincoln's American vision that has been forced down our throats straight to heck doesn't it?