Uploaded February 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

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Uncover the astonishing story of Robert Smalls, a man born into slavery who made a bold escape during the Civil War by commandeering a Confederate ship. How did he pull off this daring feat right under the noses of his enslavers?

Join us for the captivating life of Robert Smalls

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Sources:
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Smalls
battlefields.org/learn/biographies/robert-smalls
smithsonianmag.com/history/thrilling-tale-how-robert-smalls-seized-confederate-ship-and-sailed-it-freedom-180963728
Be Free or Die by Cate Lineberry:
amazon.com/Be-Free-Die-Amazing-Slavery/dp/1250183898