FEBRUARY 13 | Robert Smalls His is a daring story of defiance and worthy of the big screen. Robert Smalls was responsible for one of the most fascinating moments in Black History. 1862 in Charleston. South Carolina's Lowcountry. Civil War. Smalls, who was born enslaved, was on the crew of the confederate steamer and transport ship, The Planter. He had gained the trust of the White ship owners with his experience and navigational skills. One the night of May 12, the White crew members left smalls
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