The 1st Rhode Island Regiment: Americas Forgotten Heroes @oceanstatemediari
The 1st Rhode Island Regiment: Americas Forgotten Heroes @oceanstatemediari
Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
The 1st Rhode Island Regiment was one of the most remarkable units of the American Revolution. Enslaved Black and Indigenous Rhode Islanders earned their freedom through military service, fought with extraordinary courage and helped shape the nation's founding. Reporter Pamela Watts explores their story with Rhode Island Secretary of State Gregg Amore and descendant and reenactor Jason Roome, whose family connection helps keep their legacy alive.
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The 1st Rhode Island Regiment: America's Forgotten Heroes

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