HRES 644
Original Resolution Honoring the 25th Army Corps
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US Congress
Session
119th Congress (2025-2026)
Last updated at
Jun 14, 2026, 12:16 PM
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This resolution honors the 25th Army Corps of the Union Army for their significant role in the Civil War, specifically their capture of Galveston, Texas, in 1865. The resolution recognizes that the 25th Corps, comprised of over 1,000 African American soldiers, liberated thousands of enslaved people before General Granger’s arrival and played a crucial role in the Confederacy’s defeat. It acknowledges their efforts in pursuing rebel forces into Mexico and their liberation of captured Union and Confederate soldiers. The resolution aims to commemorate their bravery and contribution to the fight against slavery and racial prejudice.
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