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Robert Smalls: From Contraband to Congress

Robert Smalls: From Contraband to Congress

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February 17, 201629m 42s

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After his daring and impressive escape from slavery, Smalls was considered to be contraband, which was a term used for formerly enslaved people who joined the Union. But this was the beginning of an impressive career as a free man.

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