Judging by how much The History Guy had to condense to fit within ten minutes, a feature length film would be hard pressed to cover it. When people are amazing, they are *really* amazing.
Sadly there is a lot of history that is never taught in most if all not of the schools in the United States of America ! Again sadly may never be taught in our schools !
Kinda makes you wonder what you really know. Unfortunately when the realization of how little we truly know is recognized, learning how retarded we are is humbling.
@Dessy Duke Lecker No it made me sick and disgusted to see RACIST animals that would enslave a man like this great man and ridiculously claim that he, Robert Smalls, is inferior to them...in ANY way. Then try to distort it all by claiming "states" rights. YOU had no right to enslave anyone. And once you did you had no right to claim any decency, humanity or superiority. Drinking a mint julip was drinking slave sweat!!! And you can prance around all you want pretending you have honor. But that's a LIE. Because you never did. Further more, what goes around, comes are. Or...to put it another, too abstract, way for you probably: The arch of the moral universe is long. But...it bends toward JUSTICE!!! Viva EUGENE BULLARD. Viva JUSTICE.
@Dessy Duke Lecker Here we go with that distortion of "They" didn't think about slavery. Not to get too personal but I am a U.S.M.C vet. When I graduated from P.I. My mom came to the island to see it. There was a confed flag hanging in Buford at the time. Lots of people who-- WHITEs-- who fought for the south didn't own slaves. That is true. The problem with attempting to use that as "proof" that they were not racist, fall as flat and hard, and for the same reasons, as the Nazi in Germany who says it wasn't for Adolf it was for the "vatherland". Now these sorts of defenses only work if you are talking to someone who is miserably uninformed...which I am not. You didn't own a slave...but you knew you And thats why you fought for the south...that is what you were fighting for. And you can't deny that because of the History of the south...The lychings, Jim Crow, the kkk, ect. Thats what they fought for. And still fight for...hmmmmmm???
@Dessy Duke Lecker New York City dealt both more profitably and in greater volume in slaves than Atlanta. I know very well about the Racist history of this country. But my comments were addressed primarily to the south, because that was the direction of the conversation. You not only distort, sir, but you have the unfortunate inclination to "ASSuME!!!
It’s shameful that I’m in my 30s and just learning of this man. However, as I homeschool, my children will know of this amazing human being ❤️ Thank you Robert Smalls. Rest In Peace. Thank you History Guy!
I learned of ROBERT SMALLS over 35 years ago on my own because I learned nothing about him in high school. Thank you for exposing what American History books neglect!
Stormy Lantz ......Right there’s no day nor monument barely a mention, yet there are days, books, movies, parades, flags, plaques, metals, songs you name it for staunch slave owning presidents/politicians/lawyers etc.
Stormy Lantz ...Truly. It is a very American Story. From PhillyPA, with respect....and love and health to all of our good citizens. We are a fortunate Land of Many and Plenty. No excuses here, in this day, except for our own, individual fallings. Thank you History Guy. Good for Mr Smalls having the balls and the mind to get his point across at the time. POLITICS is still a br....not brutal, but shameful on occasion. And yes, very, very dirty. Hmmmm. Slainte, HG🤗
I had heard of Robert Smalls' capture of the CSS Planter, but nothing else about him. Once again, The History Guy provided more of the story, and much context in less than 10 minutes than I had ever before learned about this important American.
I agree Mr History Guy, what a fantastic story, When I grew up I wasn’t even aware of these great men until much later in high school. Thanks for this most informative piece, to me you are “ The Best “.
As a historian too I am quite familiar with the story of Smalls, but I don't think I could tell it as beautifully as you! Along the same line as Smalls you should look into the life of Charles S. Sauvinet of New Orleans (born in 1928 to a white aristocrat and his Haitian wife). During the Civil War he served with the Colored troops (I think the 2ns LA). Check him out from the Civil war up to his death. Just some quick highlights in case you are unfamiliar with his story: He served on both sides of the war, acting as, among other things, a translator to Admiral D Farragut. Sauvinet was not only literate, but spoke many languages. After the war he survived the shipwreck of the SS Republic which during the war Farragut had used briefly (then under the name of USS Tennessee). Once home from the shipwreck he was elected as New Orleans's Civil Sheriff being the first black man to hold that position. While still Sheriff he sued for being refused service in a bar in a case that ended up in both the LA & US Supreme Courts. He owned several pieces of property in New Orleans. He worked at the Freedman's Bank and rose thru their ranks. He testified before Congress after the New Orleans riots . . . so much more! He and Smalls are my two favorite "little known heroes" of greater Civil War era. Keep the videos coming, they are GREAT!!
What a true American hero! Hollywood needs to make a movie about this man's life instead of constantly recycling tired old scripts! They wouldn't even have to embellish the story. Its amazing all by itself. 😊
Knowledge is POWER! IGNORANCE IS CRIPPLING!!! Learning this story entices me to want to know more. Thanks for sharing the life POWERFUL, BRAVE & GREAT MAN!!
Crazy how much time I spent on so many others and did not ever get this for a foot note.. I feel like this channel is doing justice to many 10 minutes at a time.. can't wait to see this movie..
Oh History Guy! You approach your story with such passion that we are hooked with your newest video and then we stay on your Channel for more and more. That SO many people haven't yet discovered this 'new way' of watching TV. We are thoroughly engrossed during your presentations. In viewing your 'History, Revisited' moments we find that we want to view it again....and many times, again, just to take it all in! Thank you for this informative (terribly inadequate word) collection of the life of Robert Smalls. We agree with you......he is a Super Hero! A remarkable man!
How can a man that accomplished so much be so unknown to all Americans? His life story is one that truly needs to be better publicized. Thanks so much for the very informative history lesson.
This is a very important part of history that is not taught in the current curriculum in the American school system. This is a real Superhero. Thank you very much Sir. Respectfully Russell Pernell Beverly
The 27 dislikes reminds us of why education, vigilance and love remain the American Values that makes this country the greatest on earth and defends it from those who chose to dislike a story whose message is as American as it gets...
Great - certainly! Greatest - no, if for no other reason (and there are plenty of other reasons) than the self-absorbed lack of perspective that makes someone feel entitled to proclaim themselves 'the greatest'. The U.S. is a unique country with much to be proud of, but it is also deeply flawed. It may even be fatally flawed, though I am optimistic that that is not the case.
Mate, stop looking up at the flag so much, and look down at some of the swill swishing around your feet. Only people who have never lived anywhere else think their Country is the greatest, America is far from it, your homeless, personal debt, crime and murder rates, poor education and health services, infrastructure going to shit - long list Buddy, but you keep believing otherwise.
It's our traitorous politicians that besmirch our great and grand country. John F is not saying your countries suck Donky Kong or that all of God's children aren't equal; if I may proverbially put words into his mouth, I believe he said the idea of self government, a government of the people, by the people and for the people, is the most noble and grand government and or country that could possibly exist. I think this quote is John F's point: "America is an idea. Ireland is a great country, but it’s not an idea. Great Britain is a great country, but it’s not an idea. That’s how we see you around the world, as one of the greatest ideas in human history." Unfortunately, socialism, communism, greed, pride etc have taken control of our once great country. Our education system is a joke! Health care does not exist (we have sick care) the government is run by traitors and special interests; the deep state, but so are your countries. If I belittle your country, it will not make mine any grander, it's a fool's game.
Excellent presentation. Smalls is the subject of the book "Be Free or Die" by Cate Lineberry. Haven't read it but I will. Cate Lineberry also wrote "The Secret Rescue", about American nurses and medics who were off course and crash landed in Albania in November 1943. At the time, the Germans and the two groups of Albanian partisans were fighting each other. Another bit of history worth remembering.
That was inspirational... Thank you... that started off my day being more grateful for everything I have & even for my job. I complain about the working conditions but no one beats me! Keep up the good work!
Excellent telling of Robert Smalls life! The story of Robert Smalls use to be included in our SC history classes, I'm not really sure if they even have a SC history course anymore though. Also Beaufort SC is pronounced like Bew-fert, a bit different I know. Thanks so much for telling a great part of Palmetto State history.
What a great & Inspiring story, The Man was an American Badass, What an incredible life he lead, Amazing, what this man did for all decent people, I would have loved to have know him, Imagine the hair raising story he could tell, History Guy, Keep up the good work👌😁
I’m pleased to have found this information about Robert Smalls. Thank you for your dedication to our history. We are indeed a nation of deeds. Without people of merit and integrity we’d have never fulfilled our founding fathers idea of a free society. Equal to any man anywhere, this man inspires me now as he inspired so many, so long ago. This is another American achieving greatness in desperate times. I’m proud to be in his Republican Party. God bless our evolution.
This is a truly superlative channel. I look forward to each new episode. Thank you for introducing us to another person who deserves recognition as a true hero.
My Dad was stationed on Paris Island my brother & sister went to a school in Beaufort SC named after Robert Smalls. Until now I never new his story. Thank You.
LOL, "he used the money he got for stealing a Confederate vessel to purchase his former masters home", that is the most bad-ass epic thing I think I've ever heard!.
Robert Smalls, the definition of Manly! Thank you History Guy! As an American of european descent, I could not be more proud of my fellow American Robert Smalls! Interesting to note, and "forgotten" history at 5:37 how a black man is forced to give up his seat in a northern state. Forgotten is the fact that the north was every bit as prejudice as the south, both before, during and after the war of northern aggression; something you'll not hear in the government reeducation camps called "public skools".
A GOLDEN NUGGET!! One of his more famous quotes is, “My race needs no special defense, for the past history of them in this country proves them to be equal of anyone. All they need is an equal chance in the battle of life.” THANK YOU HISTORY GUY! Black people need a hero, here he is! We all need a hero and here he is!!
Thank you History Guy for bring the truth out for all of us to see and hear ! Another wonderful video on almost forgotten history only brought back to life by you Sir ! Thank you again !
Another amazing piece of history that I had never heard of until this. Your research is inmpecable. Could you do a piece on the JimCrow laws as I feel you would explain that shameful price of history in a way that most of us could understand.
He'd have to start with the Black Codes from the early 1800's in Illinois they didn't end until after the Civil War ended. A lot of people are aware of that part of our history. Rather eye opening.
Another great piece of historic history they don't teach you in school. In my opinion, every history class in high schools should run your video clips in classrooms so it's students can learn more about history. You make history more interesting by the way you tell the stories. I've learned quite a bit more about history watching your video clips than I ever did way back in high school and I'm 54 yrs. old. Please keep up the excellent work for are children's children to learn. Also I was wondering if you could do a video clip about the 1910 Wellington WA. disaster at Stevens Pass WA. where an avalanche came down the mountain in the middle of the night and the took the lives of 101 passengers while they slept. The avalanche swept two stranded Great Northern Railway trains down the mountain. It is history that deserves to be remembered. I live 8 miles away from where the disaster happened. Thank you, Kellon J. Pitts
I would love to hear more of these stories. Many heroes wanted no real credit, just a better life for their families. America must know the black men and women who were forgotten heroes. You sir can help. Those who helped fight, hide runaways, provided supplies & fought for true freedom should be remembered!!! They were numerous and true heroes that time forgot. Unfortunately we are still fighting an uphill battle when it comes to true Civil Rights and Voter Suppression tactics. Maybe that will also change 175+ years later. Thanks, I love the 5-10 minutes you tell, it is needed.
What a movie this would make! I Googled a bit and read some of the details of the night he stole the ship. The families were invited on board without having been told what the plans were. The wives were scared and weeping at first. Can you imagine the shock of finding out that a visit to your husband’s workplace will became a daring race to freedom? The punishment if captured was certain death, and they had the children with them. He was a part of so many daring military and political events that a movie would have plenty to work from! I’m just grateful that he wasn’t lynched for all of his bold moves. I was impressed even more to read that during all of this, he took nine months to learn to read. This would help him operate in the world of politics. His drive and determination were amazing! He had nerves of steel and a conviction that he wanted to be free and to help free as many others as he could! THANK YOU, THG, for one of my favorites so far!
Robert Smalls Desreves to be Remembered, and it took you, THG, to do just that. You’re right, he is a Super Hero! Thank You!
When you hear about this mans struggle and success it makes my small challenges in life seem so insignificant...May he rest in peace
More like rest in power
Amen💖
You are important and the challenges you face in life matter, whether big or small.
@@scl1332so dumb
May you persevere in your challenges and find peace in your struggle.
A wonderful story that certainly does deserve to be remembered. I agree, he needs a feature length film.
A miniseries would be in order with a Band of Brothers type scope
Almost a series..
Judging by how much The History Guy had to condense to fit within ten minutes, a feature length film would be hard pressed to cover it. When people are amazing, they are *really* amazing.
"You're killing me Smalls!" - Henry Mckee
Robert La Mont
Absolutely 👍🏾
Never learned that in twelve years of public schools.
Anthony Handy ...Ha....know what you mean. To a point.🤗😐😶
You wouldn't have been told that story in a private school system either.
Sadly there is a lot of history that is never taught in most if all not of the schools in the United States of America ! Again sadly may never be taught in our schools !
Kinda makes you wonder what you really know. Unfortunately when the realization of how little we truly know is recognized, learning how retarded we are is humbling.
Anthony Handy that's cause they don't talk about black history.
Great story. Robert Smalls deserves more recognition
One of the main roads in Beaufort County, SC is the Robert Smalls Parkway.
Also a high school. My whole family went to that school.
When I graduated from Parris Island USMC basic training...went to Beaufort they still had a confed flag
flying there. It made me sick.
@Dessy Duke Lecker No it made me
sick and disgusted to see RACIST animals
that would enslave a man like this great man and ridiculously claim that he, Robert Smalls, is inferior to them...in ANY way.
Then try to distort it all by claiming "states"
rights. YOU had no right to enslave anyone.
And once you did you had no right to claim
any decency, humanity or superiority. Drinking a mint julip was drinking slave sweat!!!
And you can prance around all you
want pretending you have honor. But that's a LIE. Because you never did. Further more,
what goes around, comes are. Or...to put it
another, too abstract, way for you probably: The arch of the moral universe is long. But...it bends toward JUSTICE!!!
Viva EUGENE BULLARD.
Viva JUSTICE.
@Dessy Duke Lecker Here we go with that distortion of "They" didn't think about slavery. Not to get too personal but I am a U.S.M.C vet. When I graduated from P.I.
My mom came to the island to see it. There was a confed flag hanging in Buford at the time. Lots of people who-- WHITEs-- who fought for the south didn't own slaves. That is true. The problem with attempting to use that as "proof" that they were not racist, fall as flat and hard, and for the same reasons, as the Nazi in Germany who says it wasn't for Adolf it was for the "vatherland".
Now these sorts of defenses only work if you are talking to someone who is miserably uninformed...which I am not. You didn't own a slave...but you knew you
And thats why you fought for the south...that is what you were fighting for. And you can't deny that because of the History of the south...The lychings, Jim Crow, the kkk,
ect. Thats what they fought for. And still fight for...hmmmmmm???
@Dessy Duke Lecker
New York City dealt both more profitably and in greater volume in slaves than Atlanta.
I know very well about the Racist history of this country. But my comments were addressed primarily to the south, because that was the direction of the conversation.
You not only distort, sir, but you have the unfortunate inclination to "ASSuME!!!
It’s shameful that I’m in my 30s and just learning of this man.
However, as I homeschool, my children will know of this amazing human being ❤️
Thank you Robert Smalls. Rest In Peace.
Thank you History Guy!
Another story that should be required viewing by all politicians
Never knew of this man and his deeds, color be damned this is a man to be honored and remembered
I learned of ROBERT SMALLS over 35 years ago on my own because I learned nothing about him in high school. Thank you for exposing what American History books neglect!
Best video I have ever seen and its a great shame there is no Robert Smalls Day .What a great human being. I am in awe.
Stormy Lantz ......Right there’s no day nor monument barely a mention, yet there are days, books, movies, parades, flags, plaques, metals, songs you name it for staunch slave owning presidents/politicians/lawyers etc.
Stormy Lantz ...Truly. It is a very American Story. From PhillyPA, with respect....and love and health to all of our good citizens. We are a fortunate Land of Many and Plenty. No excuses here, in this day, except for our own, individual fallings. Thank you History Guy. Good for Mr Smalls having the balls and the mind to get his point across at the time. POLITICS is still a br....not brutal, but shameful on occasion. And yes, very, very dirty. Hmmmm. Slainte, HG🤗
I'm in agreement a great man!
I say replace mlk day or whatever people call it with Robert Small's Day!! Then add Washington's Birthday back in.
A long and full life well lived
I had heard of Robert Smalls' capture of the CSS Planter, but nothing else about him. Once again, The History Guy provided more of the story, and much context in less than 10 minutes than I had ever before learned about this important American.
Wow… truly an incredible guy! Yes, he deserves to be remembered AND celebrated.
I agree Mr History Guy, what a fantastic story, When I grew up I wasn’t even aware of these great men until much later in high school. Thanks for this most informative piece, to me you are “ The Best “.
Yes a true super hero
As a historian too I am quite familiar with the story of Smalls, but I don't think I could tell it as beautifully as you! Along the same line as Smalls you should look into the life of Charles S. Sauvinet of New Orleans (born in 1928 to a white aristocrat and his Haitian wife). During the Civil War he served with the Colored troops (I think the 2ns LA). Check him out from the Civil war up to his death. Just some quick highlights in case you are unfamiliar with his story: He served on both sides of the war, acting as, among other things, a translator to Admiral D Farragut. Sauvinet was not only literate, but spoke many languages. After the war he survived the shipwreck of the SS Republic which during the war Farragut had used briefly (then under the name of USS Tennessee). Once home from the shipwreck he was elected as New Orleans's Civil Sheriff being the first black man to hold that position. While still Sheriff he sued for being refused service in a bar in a case that ended up in both the LA & US Supreme Courts. He owned several pieces of property in New Orleans. He worked at the Freedman's Bank and rose thru their ranks. He testified before Congress after the New Orleans riots . . . so much more! He and Smalls are my two favorite "little known heroes" of greater Civil War era. Keep the videos coming, they are GREAT!!
What a true American hero! Hollywood needs to make a movie about this man's life instead of constantly recycling tired old scripts! They wouldn't even have to embellish the story. Its amazing all by itself. 😊
Excellent ! I'm surprised I never heard of Smalls. I learn something new every day ! (
There's a school named Robert Smalls International Academy in sc
I've been back to watch this one over a dozen times now. I think you might want to expand on this one. Robert Smalls is the best of us.
Knowledge is POWER! IGNORANCE IS CRIPPLING!!! Learning this story entices me to want to know more. Thanks for sharing the life POWERFUL, BRAVE & GREAT MAN!!
Crazy how much time I spent on so many others and did not ever get this for a foot note.. I feel like this channel is doing justice to many 10 minutes at a time.. can't wait to see this movie..
Oh History Guy! You approach your story with such passion that we are hooked with your newest video and then we stay on your Channel for more and more. That SO many people haven't yet discovered this 'new way' of watching TV. We are thoroughly engrossed during your presentations. In viewing your 'History, Revisited' moments we find that we want to view it again....and many times, again, just to take it all in! Thank you for this informative (terribly inadequate word) collection of the life of Robert Smalls. We agree with you......he is a Super Hero! A remarkable man!
Awesome thank you for that information and thank you Mr.Smalls for your service 🇺🇸 great American
The US Army has a ship named after MG Robert Smalls.(LSV-8 a Kuroda class Logistic Support Vessel).
He says that in this video.
There is another ship named after the 1st African American naval pilot who died when his plane went down in the Korean War
Well presented, THANK YOU! This brought tears to my eyes, a strong urge to stand up at attention, and salute that amazing man.
Remarkable human being.
Robert Smalls proves the shockwaves one glorious life can make. Awesome story history guy.
You are absolutely right. This is MOVIE, MOVIE ,MOVIE! SPIKE!
How can a man that accomplished so much be so unknown to all Americans?
His life story is one that truly needs to be better publicized.
Thanks so much for the very informative history lesson.
This is a very important part of history that is not taught in the current curriculum in the American school system. This is a real Superhero. Thank you very much Sir. Respectfully Russell Pernell Beverly
Awesome! He needs to be taught in public schools! What an amazing man!
This very exciting story. This is a man and a history that truly does need to be remembered.
A truly inspiring story
Jeff Davis was known to remark "You're killing me, Smalls"
The 27 dislikes reminds us of why education, vigilance and love remain the American Values that makes this country the greatest on earth and defends it from those who chose to dislike a story whose message is as American as it gets...
Great - certainly! Greatest - no, if for no other reason (and there are plenty of other reasons) than the self-absorbed lack of perspective that makes someone feel entitled to proclaim themselves 'the greatest'. The U.S. is a unique country with much to be proud of, but it is also deeply flawed. It may even be fatally flawed, though I am optimistic that that is not the case.
Mate, stop looking up at the flag so much, and look down at some of the swill swishing around your feet.
Only people who have never lived anywhere else think their Country is the greatest, America is far from it, your homeless, personal debt, crime and murder rates, poor education and health services, infrastructure going to shit - long list Buddy, but you keep believing otherwise.
It's our traitorous politicians that besmirch our great and grand country. John F is not saying your countries suck Donky Kong or that all of God's children aren't equal; if I may proverbially put words into his mouth, I believe he said the idea of self government, a government of the people, by the people and for the people, is the most noble and grand government and or country that could possibly exist. I think this quote is John F's point:
"America is an idea. Ireland is a great country, but it’s not an idea. Great Britain is a great country, but it’s not an idea. That’s how we see you around the world, as one of the greatest ideas in human history."
Unfortunately, socialism, communism, greed, pride etc have taken control of our once great country. Our education system is a joke! Health care does not exist (we have sick care) the government is run by traitors and special interests; the deep state, but so are your countries. If I belittle your country, it will not make mine any grander, it's a fool's game.
If you disliked this video, you are a racist, period. Not even gonna sugar coat it, your life sucks.
@@-.Steven Well Said!
Thank you very much for putting this one out. I really liked it.
We really enjoy your short videos. Thank you. Greetings from across the pond.
mole
Excellent presentation. Smalls is the subject of the book "Be Free or Die" by Cate Lineberry. Haven't read it but I will.
Cate Lineberry also wrote "The Secret Rescue", about American nurses and medics who were off course and crash landed in Albania in November 1943. At the time, the Germans and the two groups of Albanian partisans were fighting each other. Another bit of history worth remembering.
That was inspirational... Thank you... that started off my day being more grateful for everything I have & even for my job. I complain about the working conditions but no one beats me! Keep up the good work!
Another movie. So much real history overlooked. Pity. Thanks for telling us about this.
This DEFINITELY is history worth remembering! Thank you for creating sharing this great American’s story with us!
Very well done, thank your for this piece on Robert Smalls...
Thank you so much. The sharing of knowledge helps us all become better humans.
Good work Professor.. keep'em coming
This country needs these stories. Please do more. Ever heard of John Horse?
Thank God your there to remind us.
One of my favorite obscure figures from American history. Big ups!
A wonderful tribute.... One of your greatest indeed...
THANKS FOR SUCH GREAT 👍🏿 HISTORICAL FACTS & SHARING IDEAS 💡 I LOVE OUR HISTORY🙏🏿✝️👑💙💯
Thank you History Guy, for bravely delivering the truth so often denied or hidden by so many. What an amazing life this Hero had!
Excellent telling of Robert Smalls life! The story of Robert Smalls use to be included in our SC history classes, I'm not really sure if they even have a SC history course anymore though. Also Beaufort SC is pronounced like Bew-fert, a bit different I know. Thanks so much for telling a great part of Palmetto State history.
No, it's pronounced B-you-fert.
I stumbled across this channel and its is absolutely great. I wish mainstream media would talk about people like this.
He bought his master's home. Damn that's just awesome
I enjoyed your historical video about Robert Smalls. He was a true hero.
Thanks for your post.
What a great & Inspiring story, The Man was an American Badass, What an incredible life he lead, Amazing, what this man did for all decent people, I would have loved to have know him, Imagine the hair raising story he could tell, History Guy, Keep up the good work👌😁
I love this story
I’m pleased to have found this information about Robert Smalls. Thank you for your dedication to our history. We are indeed a nation of deeds. Without people of merit and integrity we’d have never fulfilled our founding fathers idea of a free society. Equal to any man anywhere, this man inspires me now as he inspired so many, so long ago. This is another American achieving greatness in desperate times. I’m proud to be in his Republican Party. God bless our evolution.
I just learned of this American hero today. I searched for information on him and found this video. I am gobsmacked... what an amazing story!
This is a truly superlative channel. I look forward to each new episode. Thank you for introducing us to another person who deserves recognition as a true hero.
Wow! This guy was truely incredible! Thank you so much for sharing his story!
Great story.
My Dad was stationed on Paris Island my brother & sister went to a school in Beaufort SC named after Robert Smalls. Until now I never new his story. Thank You.
Another brave and noble man added to history's pantheon of heroes. I found his story very moving and inspiring.Thanks for bringing his life to light.
I would like to let you know your programs have become my number one you tube channel. Thank you
Twelve Years A Slave? Pfft! THIS is a far better story of courage, risk, prejudice, adversity and perseverance. Thank you, THG!
both stories can be told. No need to compare different struggles.
I have to wonder with some sadness, who would give this a thumbs down....
History to be remembered!
OUTSTANDING VIDEO!🇺🇸
Unfilterer history!! Your timing with this story could not have been more perfect.
The very definition of an epic hero.
It would take 6 or 7 feature films to do him justice.
He was and remains a better man than this country deserves.
Stories like this are why the world needs you. I've just become a patron and I'll recommend your channel to everyone I know.
Thanks. A worthy story well told....
I'd watch a movie based in his life. Great video!
That final quote of his brought a tear to my eye..a true superhero, indeed...
Thanks for the history lesson.
Robert Smalls was a super hero without a doubt. I love these stories.
this story and the man behind it deserves to be made into a movie, let alone a documentary
Bravo.. as a history buff and especially with interest in the mid 19th Century, I confess I had not heard of Mr. Smalls. Well told.
Big thanks History Guy, you're doing a great service sharing this.
LOL, "he used the money he got for stealing a Confederate vessel to purchase his former masters home", that is the most bad-ass epic thing I think I've ever heard!.
Literally one of my favorite ones ever this man was a hero and now he’s my hero😎
Thanks again for shedding light on a man that all of us should have know.
Robert Smalls, the definition of Manly! Thank you History Guy! As an American of european descent, I could not be more proud of my fellow American Robert Smalls! Interesting to note, and "forgotten" history at 5:37 how a black man is forced to give up his seat in a northern state. Forgotten is the fact that the north was every bit as prejudice as the south, both before, during and after the war of northern aggression; something you'll not hear in the government reeducation camps called "public skools".
A GOLDEN NUGGET!!
One of his more famous quotes is, “My race needs no special defense, for the past history of them in this country proves them to be equal of anyone. All they need is an equal chance in the battle of life.”
THANK YOU HISTORY GUY! Black people need a hero, here he is! We all need a hero and here he is!!
Thank you History Guy for bring the truth out for all of us to see and hear ! Another wonderful video on almost forgotten history only brought back to life by you Sir ! Thank you again !
WOW!!! This is simply outstanding. I want to thank you so very much for introducing us to these extraordinary people. Thank you.
AWESOME....... THANK YOU 🥰 History Guy !!
Always enjoy your stories! A History buff myself!
Another amazing piece of history that I had never heard of until this.
Your research is inmpecable.
Could you do a piece on the JimCrow laws as I feel you would explain that shameful price of history in a way that most of us could
understand.
He'd have to start with the Black Codes from the early 1800's in Illinois they didn't end until after the Civil War ended.
A lot of people are aware of that part of our history.
Rather eye opening.
God Bless and Keep MGen/Capt Robert Smalls, a true leader,
by example.
"Your killing me smalls" a true super hero!
Great video very inspiring. Thank you
Still waiting for this "INCREDIBLE" movie to be made.
Agreed- I had to leave a lot out of his incredible life. It would be an awesome movie.
Bravo! Thank you so much for introducing us to Robert Smalls!
Best vid yet! Most excitement, most authentic reverence for your subject. Well played, lad
Definitely needs remembering by all. Such an individual is remarkable. This quick look into his life should be shown in high school.
Your provide such an invaluable service. Thank you for your great work. I almost forgot by Smalls. Thanks.
AMEN!
Thank you for telling HIS-STORY!!! (From a very appreciative subscriber!)
Another great piece of historic history they don't teach you in school. In my opinion, every history class in high schools should run your video clips in classrooms so it's students can learn more about history. You make history more interesting by the way you tell the stories. I've learned quite a bit more about history watching your video clips than I ever did way back in high school and I'm 54 yrs. old. Please keep up the excellent work for are children's children to learn. Also I was wondering if you could do a video clip about the 1910 Wellington WA. disaster at Stevens Pass WA. where an avalanche came down the mountain in the middle of the night and the took the lives of 101 passengers while they slept. The avalanche swept two stranded Great Northern Railway trains down the mountain. It is history that deserves to be remembered. I live 8 miles away from where the disaster happened. Thank you, Kellon J. Pitts
I would love to hear more of these stories.
Many heroes wanted no real credit, just a better life for their families.
America must know the black men and women who were forgotten heroes. You sir can help.
Those who helped fight, hide runaways, provided supplies & fought for true freedom should be remembered!!! They were numerous and true heroes that time forgot.
Unfortunately we are still fighting an uphill battle when it comes to true Civil Rights and Voter Suppression tactics. Maybe that will also change 175+ years later. Thanks, I love the 5-10 minutes you tell, it is needed.
Losaiko Go Blue ...yes, it is!!!
I had heard something about him, but not nearly enough. Thanks for bringing this hero to the forefront
What a movie this would make! I Googled a bit and read some of the details of the night he stole the ship. The families were invited on board without having been told what the plans were. The wives were scared and weeping at first. Can you imagine the shock of finding out that a visit to your husband’s workplace will became a daring race to freedom? The punishment if captured was certain death, and they had the children with them. He was a part of so many daring military and political events that a movie would have plenty to work from! I’m just grateful that he wasn’t lynched for all of his bold moves. I was impressed even more to read that during all of this, he took nine months to learn to read. This would help him operate in the world of politics. His drive and determination were amazing! He had nerves of steel and a conviction that he wanted to be free and to help free as many others as he could! THANK YOU, THG, for one of my favorites so far!