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Political career. Political affiliation. State politics. National politics. Local politics. Family. Honors and legacy. See also. Notes. References. Further reading. External links. Robert Smalls (April 5, 1839 – February 23, 1915) was an American politician, publisher, businessman and maritime pilot.
As thin wisps of smoke rose from the vessel’s smokestack high above the pilothouse, a 23-year-old enslaved man named Robert Smalls stood on the deck. In the next few hours, he and his young...
Terrorized African-Americans Found Their Champion in Civil War Hero Robert Smalls. The formerly enslaved South Carolinian declared that whites had killed 53,000 African-Americans, but few took...
Quick Facts. Significance: Civil War Hero, Black political leader during Reconstruction. Place of Birth: Beaufort, SC. Date of Birth: April 5, 1839. Place of Death: Beaufort, SC. Date of Death: February 23, 1915. Place of Burial: Tabernacle Baptist Church, Beaufort SC.
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Feb 13, 2024 · What a Teacher’s Letters Reveal About Robert Smalls, Who Stole a Confederate Ship to Secure His Freedom From Slavery. Harriet M. Buss’ missives home detail the future congressman’s candid views...
Feb 11, 2023 · In part two of our series, “Hidden Histories,” we get the story of Robert Smalls, who stole a Confederate ship and sailed to freedom. Full Episode Wednesday, May 15
Feb 17, 2021 · To them, the chance for freedom outweighed the danger. The Planter, the Confederate steamer upon which Smalls was an enslaved crew member from 1861 to 1862. In the dark, early morning of May 13, 1862 - the now 23-year-old Robert Smalls put his plan into action. The white officers had left the Planter for the night.
