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Edward Pierce:
Colonel Shaw. Edward Pierce, special assignment from Harper's Weekly.

Colonel Robert G. Shaw:
Harper's Weekly?

Edward Pierce:
Serving an entire nation. A million loyal readers want to know what happens when the men of the 54th see action.

Colonel Robert G. Shaw:
A million and one. Well, you'll want to see this. [gestures to Forbes]

Major Cabot Forbes:
Attention, company! [the men stand at attention] Rawlins, front and center.

John Rawlins:
[steps forward] Sir!

Major Cabot Forbes:
Mr. Rawlins, this regiment was formed with the promise that only white officers would be commissioned to lead it. Nothing was mentioned, however, about noncommissioned officers. Therefore, in recognition of initiative taken not only for yourself, but on behalf of the entire regiment, you are hereby awarded the rank of Sergeant Major. [hands Rawlins sword and insignia]] Congratulations. [shakes Rawlins' hand]

John Rawlins:
[salutes] Thank you, sir.

Soldiers:
Hip, hip, hooray! Hooray! Hooray!

Colonel Robert G. Shaw:
Congratulations.

John Rawlins:
I ain't sure I'm wanting this, Colonel.

Colonel Robert G. Shaw:
I know exactly how you feel.