• The Black Man That Secretly Stole a Confederate Warship

  • Feb 16 2025
  • Length: 11 mins
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The Black Man That Secretly Stole a Confederate Warship

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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:
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Smalls
    https://www.battlefields.org/learn/biographies/robert-smalls
    https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/thrilling-tale-how-robert-smalls-seized-confederate-ship-and-sailed-it-freedom-180963728/
    Be Free or Die: The Amazing Story of Robert Smalls' Escape from Slavery to Union Hero" by Cate Lineberry

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