Tag: Untied States-Florida

Kenton Wesley Keith (1939- )

“Image Ownership: Public Domain” On May 26, 1992, career diplomat Kenton Wesley Keith was nominated by President George H.W. Bush to serve as U.S. ambassador to Qatar.  After U.S. Senate confirmation, Keith arrived in Ad-Dawhah (Doha), the capital of Qatar and presented his credentials on … Read MoreKenton Wesley Keith (1939- )

54th Massachusetts Infantry Regiment (1863-1865)

The Fifty-fourth Massachusetts Infantry Regiment was the first Northern black volunteer regiment enlisted to fight in the Civil War.  Its accomplished combat record led to the general recruitment of African-Americans as soldiers. They ultimately comprised ten percent of Union Army and Navy.  The Fifty-fourth’s successful … Read More54th Massachusetts Infantry Regiment (1863-1865)