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<strong>The year is 1862. The United States was a year into the American Civil War. On a Confederate ship, one man decided to risk death to make a rush for freedom. Under darkness, Robert Smalls piloted the ship toward Union lines and freedom. We’ll talk about the desperate midnight run of Robert Smalls on today’s History Under the Radar.</strong>

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The year is 1862. The United States was a year into the American Civil War. On a Confederate ship, one man decided to risk death to make a rush for freedom. Under darkness, Robert Smalls piloted the ship toward Union lines and freedom. We’ll talk about the desperate midnight run of Robert Smalls on today’s History Under the Radar.

The Former Slave Who Sailed His Way to Freedom

Welcome to History Under the Radar, the podcast that digs into little-known historical facts and stories. I’m your host, Nick Howard. I'm a writer, educator, and traveler. Some of these stories involve major events and people you may be familiar with. Other tales may be new and fascinating information to expand your knowledge.

You can also visit my website at nickhowardwrites.com

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Welcome to History Under the Radar, the podcast that digs into little-known historical facts and stories. I’m your host, Nick Howard. I'm a writer, educator, and traveler. Some of these stories involve major events and people you may be familiar with. Other tales may be new and fascinating information to expand your knowledge. You can also visit my website at nickhowardwrites.com

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