Robert Smalls: The Slave Who Stole a Warship
In 1862, Robert Smalls pulled off one of the most daring escapes in American history. Born into slavery, he commandeered a Confederate ship right under the noses of enemy soldiers and sailed himself, his crew, and their families to freedom. His bravery not only changed his life but also helped shift the course of the Civil War. This is the story of courage, intelligence, and an unshakable will to be free.