The Remarkable True Story of Captain Robert Smalls
Robert Smalls was the first Black person in the U.S. Navy to be given the title of captain after outsmarting the Confederacy and sailing his family from enslavement to freedom - but his story doesn’t end there.
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This is an awesome story. I love that they took over the Confederate ship and made it a Union ship. Seriously, these are the types of people they should have statues all over the south for.
@Paranoidandroid1202
Жыл бұрын
Good idea.
@outermarker5801
Жыл бұрын
Yup
@MrOpiumDubs
Жыл бұрын
Well put sir
@tHEHEAd1138
Жыл бұрын
Absolutely! A real hero!
@CounterFleche
Жыл бұрын
It would be especially fitting for his statue to be placed on the pedestal of a removed Confederate statue, 'stealing' its spot like he stole their ship.
This man deserves a navy Base named after him or maybe one of the bases named after a Confederate
@TT-ww8vv
Жыл бұрын
Start a petition
@TT-ww8vv
Жыл бұрын
Seriously! I'd go around St Louis and get signatures and find others to get more signatures, just to spite all the Confederate flag waving, cross burning Trumpanzee neighbors in my East Central Missouri Podunk shithole where black people only stop long enough to get gas.
@northamericanintercontinen3207
Жыл бұрын
Robert Smalls Naval Station has a great ring to it
@amberfuchscia709
Жыл бұрын
@@northamericanintercontinen3207 Terrific idea!!! Robert Smalls definitely deserves that honor. Imagine how much courage it took to commandeer that ship snd sail through Confederate checkpoints. So very impressive.
@localnemesis82
Жыл бұрын
unfortunately all naval stations are named after the city they are located in.
Yet, Hollywood has never made a movie about this great hero.
He did a great job and got things done...
What a man! I hope there are lots of statues of him both in the south and the north.
@helpingothers1741
Жыл бұрын
Nope none
@zolisamaine3518
Ай бұрын
For as long as the is statues of racist, slave owners. Can't have enemies on the same place.
This Story of Captain Smalls is so great;And it needs to be made into a movie! I love that he rescued his family and the other 15 families and that he purchased the house where he was enslaved. And that He went onto be in the Senate! Wow.what a story!
Thanks for informing me. I love learning about heroes of the past.
@luethaderpinckney7218
Жыл бұрын
Think he's bury at a church on a place called James island south Carolina check information first yrs ago I been at a white church on vacation an they was celebrating his birthday
Amazing courage by Captain Smalls and his crew, and a sober reminder to be grateful for our freedoms!
We need a movie 🎥 about this.
What an amazing history. I love hearing these wonderful history stories. Our schools need to include more of these historical facts. So many wonderful contributions by him. A wonderful accomplishment by this gentleman.!! 👍🤗
Amazing - why isn't there a movie about this man? Incredible !
Thank you so very much for doing this video. Far too few people know the countless stories of triumphs from peoples of color through adversity , such as this. Sincerely a middle school teacher.
@childofGodsKingdom
Жыл бұрын
Another young man covered this story. This is not the first. Great history nor taught in schools in the United States. Too shameful for them after having a Bounty on this man's head!
Looking forward to the movie. 🤞🏾
I can never get enough of this story. It's awesome in so many ways.
Amazing, amazing story. Hollywood puts out the usual schlock, while this compelling true story is little known!
❤️✊🏽 a HERO
Legend.
What a champion of a man. He needs a statue to honour his memory.
What a brave, smart man!
Wow!that's a Wonderful Story of Robert Smalls . I loved it 🙏❤️😇.
Only 3 minutes? This story deserves more time!
Wow! This story gave me goosebumps ❤
This is a great story. Had never heard it before. Unfortunately there'll be those who'll call it critical race theory.
@setclearboundaries9184
Жыл бұрын
What’s wrong with critical race theory?
@flugsven
Жыл бұрын
@@setclearboundaries9184 Nothing, only the MAGA's label African American history CRT which they just happened to forbid.
@bobfg3130
Жыл бұрын
Nice try, that's not how it works. You guys start sounding like Trumpists.
@lorelange
Жыл бұрын
@@bobfg3130 no they don't, stop lying. It's not a both sides issue. There are rn people crying about history involving black people, making their children feels bad. Creating laws to whitewash history, banning books, and ctr...that is not enough taught to their children. So stop lying, they sound nothing like crazy Maga people.
@lVladness
Жыл бұрын
@@bobfg3130 you magots hate anything that tells history of non white people 😂
Dude was a badass! Mad respect for his will and courage, knowledge.
This is an amazing story, he should definitely get a statue at one of these ports
What a freaking amazing human being. 👏👏👏 Well done, Sir! Well done!
I like this guy, the smartest guy in any room!
I'm glad they're naming a Navy ship after him, Such an inspiring story
Thank You NowThis News for telling this story
A great citizen to be admired.
@residentrump3271
Жыл бұрын
💪🏿💪🏿💪🏿
Amazing hero, this needs to be a well done series
What a fantastic story - Noble. Obviously these are more of the kind of stories Americans need to hear. And read.
This man deserves statues all over South Carolina
What an incredible person. I'm astounded.
WE WANT A MOVIE OUT OF THIS !!
it’s sad how we’re not taught about robert smalls born and raised from beaufort! thank you so much for this 🫶🏼🫶🏼
Love this true story ❣️❣️
What an absolutely AMAZING man. His story was so incredible to learn about.
That's an amazing story. What a man!
A true hero and national treasure.
What a brave man!
A TRUE HUMAN HERO
Was able to trick mediocre people and sail to a more humane future with his family.
Love this guy! What a brilliant man. Not all heroes wear capes 👏
Another amazing account!!! I recently stumbled upon the History Makers Channel. Real archived stories such as this shared by the actual history makers. Although our story has a beginning before enslavement, these accounts echo the courage necessary to make sure our story never ends. ❤
Sounds like an all American inspiration story that should be told in great depths.
Salute to you captain smalls thank u sr. For ur service an ur legacy that were still Honor u as our hero today 🙏💔
They need a movie about this
Truly and amazing story
I have never heard this amazing story before today. Tha k you for sharing ❤
Absolutely amazing
What an amazing man
An inspirational story❤❤❤
Thank you for the education!!!
Make a movie about this man!
We need a movie.
What an amazing man. It truly makes me proud. Praises belong to The Most High 💜
What an amazing American.
Great story. Incredible Man!
AMAZING!!! AMAZING!!! AMAZING!!!
That's incredible. What a brave, intelligent man he must have been.
Great story about an amazing person!
Great story. Thank you.
What an amazing piece of history, and an incredible man! How have I not heard of him before? Maybe I have in passing, but not in such great detail. He more than deserves to be remembered.
@luethaderpinckney7218
Жыл бұрын
Charleston south Carolina library
A true hero indeed
Amazing man! ❤
This would make a great movie
That's a beautiful story.... 🇺🇸
You're killn' me Smalls.
"There goes my hero , watch him as he goes"
Thank you 💖
We need a Netflix series bout this
Brave man
They should erect a statue of Smalls in place of one of the confederate statues in SC.
Heroic story...Wow!
How amazing Awesome! WOW😊
That was awesome 😎
Amazing story
Thanks for sharing 😊
Amazing story!
Happy to learn this. :)
this needs more attention
The US Government needs to give him his proper recognition.
great information!!!
Left out a few parts. Including how Smalls was a pilot under another captain during his Union service, and that captain came under Confederate fire and fled to surrender but Smalls fought on, finally getting promoted to the official rank of Captain in the Navy.
I'm almost 60, and this is the first time I've heard this part of history. I was in my early 50's and first heard of black Wallstreet. This should be taught in all schools regardless of what the Republicans think.
NOW THIS is great (his) story! Kudos, Captain Richard Smalls. Looking to gather more info.
@luethaderpinckney7218
Жыл бұрын
Charleston county library Charleston south Carolina USA 💘
What an xellent story.
Wow this is amazing 🤩
Amazing 😮
The Original Boat-Jacker! Love it.❤
MUCH LOVE for this... I'm a Black male in my 50's and was NEVER taught this in school.
This is a great story. Thank you ❤
Amazing
This put a smile on my face because he did it for freedom, equality, and manhood to save his family ❤
Phenomenal 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾❤️🙌🏾 This needs to be a movie
Buying the house in which you were enslaved? Total boss move. What a hero!
Wow amazing
A true American Pioneer.
What a fascinating history of a true American hero! So much history I have yet to learn! It's crucial we all know the contributions black Americans have made to our country.