The massacre of African-American prisoners of war occurred at Fort Pillow in Tennessee on April 12, 1864. During the Civil War, Confederate forces attacked the fort, which was held by Black Union troops, resulting in a brutal slaughter as many soldiers were killed after they had surrendered. This event highlighted the racial tensions and brutality faced by Black soldiers during the war. The Fort Pillow massacre remains a significant and tragic moment in American history.
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