Glory Critique 1
             The movie Glory is a motion picture that was based on a true story about a black military
             unit. The movie depicts how segregation and institutional slavery can be conducted very easily.
             This unit was lead by a leader, that lead his unit by a set of standards which relieved many of
             the obstacles that troubled black soldiers. These events occurred in the year of 1863. Many of
             these events were very significant an instrumental in shaping America's history. One of the
             most important events was the signing of the "Emancipation Proclamation". President Abraham
             Lincoln signed this official document which signified the freeing of slaves in rebelling territories
             of the confederacy and authorized black enlistment into the Union Army. Although it was now
             legal for blacks to join the military, many racial stereotypes and institutional discrimination
             against blacks, with in the military prevented there enlistment. The myth that most people had,
             was that black men lacked the intelligence and bravery necessary to serve there country. Several
             political events occurred that aided in the enlistment of black men in the military. One of the
             most significant events was the lack of the white union enlistments and confederate victories at
             Antietem. This forced the U.S. government to allow the enlistment of black men. On January
             26, 1863 the Secretary of the war authorized the enlistment of black Troops. As a result of this,
             the 54th Infantry Regiment of Massachusetts was founded. The organization was an all volunteer
             unit, a unit made up of men who had great pride for themselves and wanted to prove to the
             world that they were capable of fighting in battle. The 54th, was the first all- black Union
             The 54th Regiment was commanded by Colon...