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Robert Smalls​ escaped slavery in Charleston by commandeering a Confederate ship and became a top Union naval officer and South Carolina lawmaker.

Esacped slave who became lawmaker honored with statue at South Carolina Capitol

Published: 01.08.2025, 03:43

Source: CBS News

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Esacped slave who became lawmaker honored with statue at South Carolina Capitol Source: CBS News

Source: CBS News

Robert Smalls​ escaped slavery in Charleston by commandeering a Confederate ship and became a top Union naval officer and South Carolina lawmaker.

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