Buffalo Soldier Monument, Fort Leavenworth, Kansas
Leavenworth National Cemetery - Leavenworth, Kansas
Leavenworth National Cemetery is a United States National Cemetery located in the city of Leavenworth, Kansas. It occupies 128.8 acres of land. As of the end of 2015 it had 41,128 interments. It is sometimes locally referred to as Old Soldiers' Home. This drone video was taken for memorial day.
Buffalo Soldier Burial at National Cemetery
Lieutenant William Henry Waddell, IV, VMD lived from 9 August, 1908 to 30 January, 2007. He was a veterinarian, entrepreneur, leader, husband, father, researcher, student, traveler, and resident of Kaa'awa on the eastern shore of Oahu, Hawaii. But to many of us, he was only known as an Original 9th Cavalry Buffalo Soldier whom at the age of 98 was also the LAST of the Oldest Living Cavalry Buffalo Soldiers since First Sergeant Mark Mathews of the 10th Cavalry who at the age of 111 lived until September 13, 2005. As a First Lieutenant with the U.S. Army's 9th Cavalry, 5th Brigade during World War II, Waddell served in Africa and Italy in 1943 and 1944 as the brigade's veterinarian of 10,000 horses as well as many mules. In 1944, Lieutenant Waddell's supply mule was shot by German forces. The impact knocked him off his mount and the enemy continued shooting at him causing him to suffer a wound to his neck. He spent 90 days in a field hospital in North Africa before returning to active duty with his troops. Lieutenant Waddell's 9th Cavalry was inactivated on 7 March 1944 in North Africa. The 10th Cavalry was also deactivated in 1944 at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. By the time Waddell retired in 1972, he had earned 135 Service Medals. Dr. Waddell's wife, Lottie Young Waddell died in 1989. From then on, he resided with his daughter, Dr. Kathryn Waddell Takara and accepted invitations to give talks on his adventures and remained very lucid up until the time of his expiration. Dr. Waddell had previously been assigned an Active Duty Army aide-de-camp by the United States Army and participated annually in the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. parades in Honolulu. He was buried at the National Cemetery of the Pacific.
Buffalo Soldiers #weloveblackhistory
Buffalo Soldiers originally were members of the 10th Cavalry Regiment of the United States Army, formed on September 21, 1866, at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. This nickname was given to the Negro Cavalry by the Native American tribes they fought in the Indian Wars. The term eventually became synonymous with all of the African American regiments formed in 1866:
9th Cavalry Regiment
10th Cavalry Regiment
24th Infantry Regiment
25th Infantry Regiment
Although several African American regiments were raised during the Civil War as part of the Union Army (including the 54th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry and the many United States Colored Troops Regiments), the Buffalo Soldiers were established by Congress as the first peacetime all-black regiments in the regular U.S. Army. On September 6, 2005, Mark Matthews, the last living Buffalo Soldier, died at the age of 111. He was buried at Arlington National Cemetery.
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Memorial Day at Fort Leavenworth National Cemetery
Today we celebrate, honor and remember those who fought and sacrificed for their country & our freedom. Happy Memorial Day.
Leavenworth Monument
Courtesy of the Department of Veterans Affairs,
National Cemetery Administration, History Program
Fort Leavenworth National Cemetery, established in 1862 on the grounds of the Fort Leavenworth Military Reservation, is one of the oldest national cemeteries. The cemetery retains many of its historic features including portions of the stone perimeter wall dating to 1869, the superintendent’s lodge from 1905, and several private markers to great military leaders such as Brigadier General Henry Leavenworth—the fort’s namesake—and Colonel Edward Hatch.
The cemetery is the resting place of eight Medal of Honor recipients, but most are the unknown soldiers of war.
Fort Leavenworth National Cemetery, Kansas
The History of the Buffalo Soldiers - Clifford Frand Project
Buffalo Soldiers originally were members of the U.S. 10th Cavalry Regiment of the United States Army, formed on September 21, 1866 at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas.
The nickname was given to the Negro Cavalry by the Native American tribes they fought; the term eventually became synonymous with all of the African-American regiments formed in 1866:
9th Cavalry Regiment
10th Cavalry Regiment
24th Infantry Regiment
25th Infantry Regiment
Although several African-American regiments were raised during the Civil War to fight alongside the Union Army (including the 54th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry and the many United States Colored Troops Regiments), the Buffalo Soldiers were established by Congress as the first peacetime all-black regiments in the regular U.S. Army.
On September 6, 2005, Mark Matthews, who was the oldest living of the original Buffalo Soldiers, died at the age of 111. He was buried at Arlington National Cemetery.
Buffalo Soldier Memorial
Located at 18th St. and Buffalo Soldier Drive in Junction City, KS
Buffalo Soldiers American Heroes DVD (Preview # 1)
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The videos emphasis is on the untold yet significant story of The Buffalo Soldiers.The material presented in this video is ground-breaking , leaving viewers amazed and inspired. This is your chance to own a piece of African American History. This video will guide you through the middle passage, emancipation and the achievements and contributions of the Buffalo Soldiers from 1866 to 1944, An excellent introduction to African-American studies for young students, this program features a story that reveals the history and cultural heritage of African Americans pre and post civil war - Total Running Time 8 min.
Kent County Veterans Memorial Park, Dover, Delaware
This is a two-minute video walk-through of the Kent County Veterans Memorial Park, located on South Little Creek Road, Dover, near the Kent County Administration Building.
The park was dedicated by Vietnam Veterans of America Kent County Chapter 850.
Its centerpiece is a Vietnam memorial and it includes a Gold Star Mother and Families memorial; a Korean War memorial, a Middle East Conflicts memorial, and a War Dog memorial. Rising above the memorial is a “Dustoff” Huey helicopter.
Video by Andrew West/Delaware State News
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Fort Leavenworth United States Army facility
Fort Leavenworth
Fort Leavenworth is a United States Army facility located in Leavenworth County, Kansas (just north of the city of Leavenworth) in
the upper northeast portion of the state. It is the oldest active U.S. Army post west of the Missouri River, in operation for over
170 years. Fort Leavenworth has been historically known as the Intellectual Center of the Army.
During the country's westward expansion, Fort Leavenworth was a forward destination for thousands of soldiers, surveyors, immigrants,
American Indians, preachers and settlers who passed through. The garrison supports the U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC)
by managing and maintaining the home of the U.S. Army Combined Arms Center (CAC). CAC's mission involves leader development, collective
training, Army doctrine and battle command (current and future).
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buffalo soldiers
The 54th Regiment Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry was an infantry regiment that saw extensive service in the Union Army during the American Civil War. The regiment was one of the first official African American units in the United States during the Civil War. The 1st South Carolina Volunteers (Union) recruited from freed slaves, was the first Union Army regiment organized with African American soldiers in the Civil War, though many had fought in the American Revolution and the War of 1812 on both sides.
Buffalo Soldiers originally were members of the U.S. 10th Cavalry Regiment of the United States Army, formed on September 21, 1866 at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. This nickname was given to the Negro Cavalry by the Native American tribes they fought; the term eventually became synonymous with all of the African-American regiments formed in 1866:
9th Cavalry Regiment
10th Cavalry Regiment
24th Infantry Regiment
25th Infantry Regiment
Although several African-American regiments were raised during the Civil War to fight alongside the Union Army (including the 54th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry and the many United States Colored Troops Regiments), the Buffalo Soldiers were established by Congress as the first peacetime all-black regiments in the regular U.S. Army. On September 6, 2005, Mark Matthews, who was the oldest living Buffalo Soldier, died at the age of 111. He was buried at Arlington National Cemetery.
Sources disagree on how the nickname Buffalo Soldiers began. According to the Buffalo Soldiers National Museum, the name originated with the Cheyenne warriors in the winter of 1877, the actual Cheyenne translation being Wild Buffalo. However, writer Walter Hill documented the account of Colonel Benjamin Grierson, who founded the 10th Cavalry regiment, recalling an 1871 campaign against Comanches. Hill attributed the origin of the name to the Comanche due to Grierson's assertions. Some sources assert that the nickname was given out of respect for the fierce fighting ability of the 10th Cavalry. Other sources assert that Native Americans called the black cavalry troops buffalo soldiers because of their dark curly hair, which resembled a buffalo's coat. Still other sources point to a combination of both legends. The term Buffalo Soldiers became a generic term for all African-American soldiers. It is now used for U.S. Army units that trace their direct lineage back to the 9th and 10th Cavalry units whose service earned them an honored place in U.S. history.
Around Kansas - Fort Leavenworth National Cemetery - May 11, 2016
(Frank) And here we are again on your Wednesday morning. (Deb) In the middle of May just about, unbelievable. (Frank) You know what we've been doing on the show we were just discussing while the last story was on and all that there are how many national cemeteries in the state of Kansas? (Deb) Five I believe. (Frank) Five of them, and so of course my co-host here has been visiting them and we're doing stories on all of them. (Deb) Well they're all obviously filled with heroes and each one of those has an amazing story and so obviously on Memorial Day in May take some time, I know Memorial weekend gets pretty busy for folks, but you don’t have to wait for Memorial Day to go visit one of these cemeteries. And most of them have, well Find A Grave is a fantastic internet tool but most of them will have a directory if there's somebody that you're looking for. A lot of times you can call ahead and get some kind of tour. The one we're going to talk about today is Fort Leavenworth's National Cemetery. There are actually two national cemeteries in Leavenworth. One is Off-Post and it is beautiful it's just rolling hills and it's obviously a little newer than the one On-Post, but they are beautiful. They're just landscaped beautifully but the stories that are there are so powerful. (Frank) It’s really kind of an emotional trip. (Deb) It is. (Frank) Especially at Leavenworth because, like you say, it has the rolling hills and you get a perspective and you see all of these stones and it’s like that’s why we’re free. (Deb) Yes. Amen, brother. According to the Department of Veterans Affairs who manages our national cemeteries, Fort Leavenworth National Cemetery reflects the Fort’s changing role in our nation’s history. From its beginnings in 1827, a burying ground was necessary mostly due to the ravages of malaria and other diseases. Military tradition dictated two cemeteries, one of enlisted men and the other for officers. In 1858, the remains from both post cemeteries were re-interred into a single site on the military reservation. When Congress approved the creation of national cemeteries in 1862, the Fort Leavenworth Cemetery became one of 14 national cemeteries to be designated or established as such that year. Of the original 14 national cemeteries, Fort Leavenworth was the largest at more than 36 acres. In the years following the Civil War, the bodies of Union soldiers from St. Joseph, Kansas City and Independence, Missouri were re-interred at Fort Leavenworth. In addition, the cemetery was used as the burial ground for soldiers who served at frontier posts in Kansas, New Mexico, Arizona, Colorado and southern Wyoming. In 1870, the Inspector of National Cemeteries reported more than 1,000 Union soldiers interred at Fort Leavenworth along with roughly 170 citizens and 7 Confederate prisoners of war. The oldest known burial at Fort Leavenworth is that of Clarinda Dale who died September 21, 1844. She was originally interred in the old Fort Leavenworth Arsenal Cemetery. The oldest known military grave is that of Captain James Allen, first US Dragoons, who died in August 1846. Like Miss Dale, Captain Allen was originally buried in Fort Leavenworth Arsenal Cemetery and later moved to the National Cemetery. In 1886, soldiers originally buried at Fort Craig, New Mexico were re-interred at Fort Leavenworth to facilitate completion of the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad. Following the close of the Indian Wars and resettlement of Native Americans, the Army closed or consolidated many of its small military outposts in the West. As a result, between 1885 and 1907, the federal government vacated numerous military post cemeteries and re-interred nearly 2,000 remains at Fort Leavenworth National Cemetery. The remains of Brigadier General Leavenworth, the fort’s namesake, were dis-interred from Woodland Cemetery in Delhi, New York, and re-interred in the National Cemetery on Memorial Day in 1902. The general died in 1834 at Cross Timbers in Indian Territory without knowing he had been promoted from colonel to brigadier general. A large granite marker topped with an eagle in repose was erected in 1910 to mark his grave. Fort Leavenworth National Cemetery was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on July 15, 1999. Among the many Medal of Honor recipients who rest here is Second Lieutenant Tom Custer who died with his brother at the Little Bighorn.
(Frank) Wow, another half hour, poof, has gone by. I’m Frank. (Deb) I’m Deb. (Frank) And we’ll see you somewhere -- (Deb and Frank) Around Kansas.
Leavenworth, First City of Kansas
Leavenworth, the First City in Kansas, established in 1854, is located on the west banks of the Missouri River and became nationally known as the jumping off point for the opening of the West. Buffalo Bill Cody spent part of his youth here and later worked in the area as a Pony Express rider and Army scout. Codys parents are buried in Leavenworth.
Leavenworth has numerous historic vintage homes, sites, depots, and, of course, the Big House, the United State Federal Penitentiary. Leavenworth boasts numerous beautiful Victorian homes, such as the Carroll Mansion and several preserved depots that are available for touring.
Fort Leavenworth was established in 1827 and is the oldest fort in continuous operation west of the Mississippi River. For the next several decades it played an important role in keeping the peace among the various Indian tribes and the increasing number of settlers heading west. By the 1840s, travel to Oregon and California had begun and thousands of wagons passed through Fort Leavenworth on the way to the Santa Fe and Oregon Trails. Fort Leavenworth is well preserved with many historic sites. The Buffalo Soldier Monument is a magnificent tribute to the 9th and 10th Cavalry of Black Soldiers that were forgotten in history.
The land where Leavenworth and Fort Leavenworth are located today was originally inhabited by the Kansa, Osage and Delaware Indians. Many of the streets are named after these and other local Indian tribes.
For more information on Leavenworth, contact Leavenworth Convention and Visitors Bureau at (913) 682-4113, 1-800-844-4114, e-mail connie.cvb@sbcglobal.net or visit on the Web at visitleavenworthks.com.
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Around Kansas - Buffalo Soldiers 150th Anniversary - April 5, 2017
(Frank) Here we are again. I’m Frank. (Deb) I’m still Deb. [Laughter] (Frank) You are not. This is Around Kansas, thanks for tuning in. (Deb) We’ve got so much to talk about today. We're going to do…so the segment coming up is on the 150th Anniversary of the Buffalo Soldiers. We’ve got so many 150th Anniversaries. We did Nebraska a week or two ago, and as you know, I’ve been talking about 150th Anniversaries forever. April 29th at Fort Larned they are going to do their annual Mess and Muster. The program this time is on the 150th Anniversary on the Hancock Expedition, go to the Fort Larned website for more information. Leo Oliver who is a former history professor at Fort Hays State University and author of several of the Kansas sports books is in charge of this. It’s going to phenomenal, get to go out to the actual village site where the Cheyenne village was. It’s going to be a phenomenal day’s worth of events and a dinner that evening. The old guard, which is the friend's group for Fort Larned, just does a wonderful job with programming and this is one. If you care at all about history you will not want to miss. This year marks the 150th anniversary of the Buffalo Soldier in the U.S. Army. These famed units of African American soldiers demonstrated qualities of valor and courage throughout their military history. In return, they sought equality, respect, self-sufficiency, education - and adventure. The public is invited to join Fort Larned National Historic Site in celebrating this proud 150-year history by attending programs and events throughout the year dedicated to honoring the Buffalo Soldiers’ significant legacy. In 1866 Congress restructured the Army after downsizing the huge forces raised to fight the Civil War. Recognizing the significant contribution African American men made to the war effort, they authorized the creation of six new regiments in the regular Army to be comprised solely of African American soldiers. Because black men often lacked social and economic opportunities after the war, many jumped at the chance for a career in the U.S. Army. The new units were reduced to four and included the 9th and 10th Cavalry and the 24th and 25th Infantry. During the 19th century, these regiments served in the Indian Wars on the Great Plains and across the West. Some of these men even went on to become the first caretakers of our national parks. Many lived to see the day when the ranks were integrated in 1948. This year also marks the 150th anniversary of the arrival of the newly formed Company A of the 10th U.S. Cavalry to Fort Larned. The unit consisted of 98 enlisted men. Only one could read and write, but their commander, Capt. Nicholas Nolan, was impressed with their devotion to duty, hard work, and eagerness to prove themselves in the field. Their mission at Fort Larned was protecting the people and commerce traveling the Santa Fe Trail. The name “Buffalo Soldier” conveys a proud history. Many historians believe that the Cheyenne, Kiowa and Arapaho tribes chose the nickname because the soldiers’ hair reminded them of a buffalo’s hair. Others believe it was from bison-like tenacity in battle. The staff at Fort Larned National Historic Site commemorates the Buffalo Soldiers’ 150th anniversary so we can all embrace a symbol of human courage and appreciate a shared heritage. Stay tuned for announcements on upcoming events.
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