The Life and Legacy of Former Slave Robert Smalls
2012-07-06T20:00:06-04:00https://ximage.c-spanvideo.org/eyJidWNrZXQiOiJwaWN0dXJlcy5jLXNwYW52aWRlby5vcmciLCJrZXkiOiJGaWxlc1wvNmQwXC8zMDYxMzktbS5qcGciLCJlZGl0cyI6eyJyZXNpemUiOnsiZml0IjoiY292ZXIiLCJoZWlnaHQiOjUwNn19fQ==A panel discussion was held on the life of Robert Smalls. Robert Smalls was a slave during the Civil War who commandeered a Confederate transport ship to escape to the north, where he performed valuable services during the war. During Reconstruction, he served South Carolina in the U.S. House of Representatives for five terms, attempting to pass civil rights legislation and fighting for equality in the armed forces. On the 150th anniversary of Smalls' escape with his wife, children, and 12 other slaves, one of his descendants participated in a discussion about his life and exploits. The panelists responded to questions from members of the audience at the Morris Brown AME Church.
“Robert Smalls: His Actions, Impact and Legacy” was part of the city-wide Robert Smalls Commemorative Weekend held in Charleston, S.C.
“Robert Smalls: His Actions, Impact and Legacy” was part of the city-wide Robert Smalls Commemorative Weekend held in Charleston, S.C.
A panel discussion was held on the life of Robert Smalls. Robert Smalls was a slave during the Civil War who commandeered a Confederate tran… read more
A panel discussion was held on the life of Robert Smalls. Robert Smalls was a slave during the Civil War who commandeered a Confederate transport ship to escape to the north, where he performed valuable services during the war. During Reconstruction, he served South Carolina in the U.S. House of Representatives for five terms, attempting to pass civil rights legislation and fighting for equality in the armed forces. On the 150th anniversary of Smalls' escape with his wife, children, and 12 other slaves, one of his descendants participated in a discussion about his life and exploits. The panelists responded to questions from members of the audience at the Morris Brown AME Church.
“Robert Smalls: His Actions, Impact and Legacy” was part of the city-wide Robert Smalls Commemorative Weekend held in Charleston, S.C. close
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