A joint resolution to designate July 28, 1992, as "Buffalo Soldiers Day".
PL 102-331 (S.J.Res.92), enacted 08/03/1992

PUBLIC LAW 102-331—AUG. 3, 1992 
106 STAT. 851 
Public Law 102-381 
102d Congress 
Joint Resolution 
To designate July 28, 1992, as "Buffalo Soldiers Day". 
Whereas the Congress responded to the brave Civil War service 
of more than 180,000 African-AmericEin troops by voting on July 
28,1866, to create 6 regular Army regiments composed of African-
American enlisted soldiers; 
Whereas the 9th and 10th Cavalry regiments were among those 
regiments, which consisted of veterans of the Civil War and 
free men of color; 
Whereas the 9th Cavalry was stationed at Greenville, Louisiana, 
and the 10th Cavahy was stationed at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, 
from where they played a key role in the history of the American 
West, guarding wagon trains, surveying roads, building forts, 
and protecting settlers; 
Whereas after a battle in 1867 near Fort Hays, Ksinsas, Cheyenne 
warriors remarked that the African-American soldiers fought as 
fiercely as buffaloes, and the cavalry thereafter adopted the name 
"Buffalo Soldiers" as a badge of honor; 
Whereas the Buffalo Soldiers were an important part of American 
history and served the United States in many States and Nations, 
including Arizona, California, Kansas, Louisiana, 
Montana, 
Nebraska, New York, Oklahoma, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, 
Cuba, Mexico, and the Philippines; 
Whereas the Buffalo Soldiers' military heroics included serving 
with Theodore Roosevelt and the Rough Riders during the Span-
ish-American War, and helping to capture Billy the Kid and 
Pancho Villa; 
Whereas some Buffalo Soldiers became famous Afiican-American 
military officers, including Henry Flipper, Charles Young, and 
Benjamin Davis; 
Whereas the Buffalo Soldiers served with pride and maintained 
high morale and the lowest desertion rate in the Army, despite 
receiving the worst equipment and food, Uving in inadequate 
housing, and being subjected to discrimination; 
Whereas the Buffalo Soldiers were repeatedly cited for heroism 
and dedication to duty, including numerous campaign and unit 
citations, as well as 22 individual Congressional Medals of Honor; 
Whereas the Buffalo Soldiers served in the highest tradition of 
the United States military, but still have not been given their 
proper place in American lustory; 
Whereas General Colin Powell, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of 
Staff, recognized this omission in 1982 while serving as Deputy 
Commander at Fort Leavenworth, and set in motion efforts to 
construct a monument to these forgotten heroes; 
Whereas a monument to the Buffalo Soldiers will be dedicated 
at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, in July 1992, on a site where 
Buffalo Soldiers camped during the late 19th and early 20th 
centuries; and 
Aug. 3, 1992 
[S.J. Res. 92] 
106 STAT. 852 
PUBLIC LAW 102-331—AUG. 3, 1992 
Whereas the Buffalo Soldier Monument will appropriately recognize 
the great sacrifices and outstanding performance of the Buffalo 
Soldiers and their contributions to our Nation: Now, therefore, 
be it 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
States of America in Congress assembled, That July 28, 1992, is 
designated as "Buffalo Soldiers Day", and the President is author-
ized and requested to issue a proclamation calling upon the people 
of the United States to observe such day with appropriate cere-
monies and activities. 
Approved August 3, 1992. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 92: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD: 
Vol. 137 (1991): June 26, considered and passed Senate. 
Vol. 138 (1992): July 24, considered and passed House.