New Photos: Buffalo Soldiers at West Point
WASHINGTON, February 22, 2021鈥擯hotographs of Buffalo Soldiers serving at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, NY, during the early 20th century recently came to light at the 威尼斯人娱乐场. The images were discovered by a preservationist who was digitizing thousands of nitrate negatives transferred from the Academy to the Still Picture Branch of the 威尼斯人娱乐场 at College Park, MD. Recognized for their expertise in riding, African American cavalry noncommissioned officers of the 9th and 10th Cavalry Regiments were stationed at West Point to serve in the Academy鈥檚 Detachment of Cavalry and teach Academy cadets military horsemanship. Starting in 1907, the detachment became a 鈥渃olored unit鈥� composed of African American soldiers during a time when the military was still racially segregated. The Buffalo Soldiers instructed cadets until 1947.
Buffalo Soldiers ride at an unidentified ceremony at the U.S. Military Academy. [NAID 239940425; ]
Buffalo Soldiers ride at an unidentified ceremony at the U.S. Military Academy. [NAID 239940423; ]
Buffalo Soldiers ride at an unidentified ceremony at the U.S. Military Academy. [NAID 239940431; ]
Buffalo Soldiers ride at an unidentified ceremony at the U.S. Military Academy. [NAID 239940433; ]
Buffalo Soldiers ride at an unidentified ceremony at the U.S. Military Academy at the U.S. Military Academy. [NAID 239940429; ]
The Riding Hall at the U.S. Military Academy [NAID 239939033; v]
The Riding Hall at the U.S. Military Academy [NAID 239939035; ]
Equestrian Training at the U.S. Military Academy [NAID 239939037; ]
Equestrian Training at the U.S. Military Academy [NAID 239939039; ]
Equestrian Training at the U.S. Military Academy [NAID 239939041; ]
Cavalry Detachment Football Team at the U.S. Military Academy [NAID 239940159; ]
Cavalry Detachment Football Team at the U.S. Military Academy [NAID 239940157; ]