John Albion Andrew

John Albion Andrew (May 31, 1818 – October 30, 1867) was a U.S. political figure. He served as the 25th Governor of Massachusetts between 1861 and 1866 during the American Civil War. He was a guiding force behind the creation of some of the first U.S. Army units of black men—including the famed 54th Massachusetts Infantry.

Read more about John Albion Andrew:  Early Life and Career, Governor of Massachusetts, Honors and Memorials

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