A U.S. Army soldier of the 29th Regiment Connecticut Volunteer Infantry is depicted at the 29th Colored Regiment Monument, New Haven, Connecticut, Feb. 3, 2023. The 29th Regiment Connecticut Volunteer Infantry, also known as the 29th Colored Regiment, was a unit of mostly African-American men from across Connecticut who volunteered to serve and fight for the Union during the American Civil War. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Matthew Lucibello)