Robert Gould Shaw (October 10, 1837 - July 18, 1863) was the colonel in command of the all-black 54th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, which entered the American Civil War in 1863. Wikipedia
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Robert Gould Shaw was born in Boston on October 10, 1837, the only son of Francis George and Sarah Blake Sturgis Shaw. www.bitsofblueandgray.com/june2003.htm
In just a few months with the 54th Massachusetts regiment, Colonel Robert Gould Shaw transformed from 'an ordinary mortal' to a compassionate and selfless leader who 'laid down his life' for his men and 'for a race.' This is what makes him a true hero. www.geocities.com/Athens/Aegean/6732/rgs.html
