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 Buffalo Soldiers

U.S. Army, 10th Cavalry

In 1866 became

The first black regiment to be.

Buffalo soldiers got their name

From native Americans who

Battled them and were aware

That like the buffalo fur grew

These soldiers had dark, curly hair.

During the Indian Wars they

Did earn respect from friend and foe.

Buffalo soldiers did display

Courage through fights to undergo.

Also, these soldiers had to fight

Prejudice coming from some white.