Robert Smalls: Born Enslaved, Trained as a Sailor, Elected Congressman
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Robert Smalls: Born Enslaved, Trained as a Sailor, Elected Congressman
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Born into slavery, Robert Smalls’ determination and bravery led him to become a hero of the Civil War. Working as a pilot on a Confederate military cargo ship, he saw an opportunity to escape slavery and bring his family to freedom. Robert and his crew seized control of the ship and navigated past the Confederate gun range and into Union territory. It was then that he approached Union soldiers, and said, “Good morning Sir. I’ve brought you some of the United States' old guns, Sir!”
Smalls' gained his freedom and went on to be elected as Congressman.
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