Courage on the Frontier: The Buffalo Soldiers

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🗓️ 14 August 2025

⏱️ 7 minutes

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After the Civil War, African American soldiers known as Buffalo Soldiers served in the U.S. Army, often in the western frontier. They built roads, guarded settlers, and fought in key battles—all while facing discrimination and harsh conditions. Their bravery and discipline helped shape the American West. This episode looks at their service, legacy, and why they remain a powerful symbol of strength and perseverance. 💵 Get a free month of Acorns Early: ⁠⁠⁠acornsearly.com/bedtimehistory⁠⁠ 🍎 First month of Outschool for $1: ⁠https://outschool.com/bedtime⁠ 📖 We published our first book, ⁠⁠Explorer Society: World's Fair Conspiracy⁠ 📢 ⁠⁠⁠Donate via Patreon⁠⁠⁠ for a shout-out! 🎉 Check out our new show, ⁠⁠⁠⁠Bedtime Safari⁠⁠⁠⁠! ⁠⁠⁠⁠📺⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠ 👍 ⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠🇲🇽⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Spanish | "Déjame contarte la Historia"⁠⁠⁠

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1:26.1	and the land stretches out for miles.
1:28.3	In the distance you see a group of soldiers on horseback.
1:32.3	They wear blue uniforms and carry rifles.
1:35.3	Some are guarding forts, others are delivering mail, chasing outlaws or protecting settlers.
1:42.3	These brave men are called Buffalo soldiers,
1:45.6	African-American soldiers who played an important part in the history of the American West.
1:52.0	After the Civil War ended in 1865,
1:55.3	the United States needed more soldiers to protect its growing frontier.
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