2d Rhode Island Infantry 036 (U.S. Civil War) White Coffee Mug

'2d Rhode Island Infantry 036 (U.S. Civil War)' The 2nd Rhode Island Volunteer Infantry, also known as the 036th Regiment of United States Colored Troops during the American Civil War, was a military unit formed in response to President Lincoln's call for volunteers following the outbreak of the Civil War. Initially composed entirely of white soldiers, it later transitioned to an African American regiment, making it one of the first integrated units within the Union Army. Known for its service at Fort Wagner and other significant battles in South Carolina, this regiment played a crucial role in the Union's efforts to preserve the United States during the Civil War.