H. RES. 644: Recognizing the 25th Army Corps of the Union Army

This resolution recognizes and thanks the 25th Army Corps of the Union Army for their role in capturing Galveston, Texas, on June 5th, 1865, and liberating thousands of enslaved people.

Key Points

• The 25th Army Corps was the largest unit of African Americans in the Union Army during the Civil War.
• They captured Galveston, Texas, a week before General Gordon Granger’s arrival on June 19, 1865.
• The members of the 25th Army Corps were previously held in slavery and liberated Union soldiers and enslaved people taken captive by the Confederate Army.
• They waged a significant battle against racial prejudice and discrimination across the Nation.

Details

The 25th Army Corps were the first unit to occupy the former capital of the Confederacy, Richmond, Virginia, on April 3, 1864. Their legacy continues to inspire subsequent generations.

Source: https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/BILLS-119hres644ih