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This resolution honors Private Mohammed Kahn, an Afghan immigrant who enlisted in the Union Army during the American Civil War, highlighting his remarkable service and the challenges he faced as a Muslim and non-English speaking soldier. The resolution recognizes Kahn's extraordinary contributions, noting that he was one of approximately 250 Muslim soldiers who fought in the Civil War and one of only two known Muslim veterans to receive a federal pension during that era. It details his military service, including his participation in significant battles like Malvern Hill and Spotsylvania, where he was wounded, and acknowledges the systemic prejudices he encountered, such as being misidentified as a Blackfoot Indian and being mistakenly arrested while on detached duty. The Senate resolution specifically honors Kahn's bravery, commemorates his legacy as a pioneer of Afghan American history, and affirms the important contributions of immigrants to the United States. Additionally, the resolution instructs the Secretary of the Senate to distribute copies of the resolution to Afghan American cultural organizations, Muslim American institutions, and Civil War historical societies to ensure his story is preserved and shared with future generations.

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