Michael Boulware Moore

Michael Boulware Moore, the great-great-grandson of Robert Smalls, shares the riveting history of his ancestor, who freed himself and his family from slavery by commandeering a Confederate ship in 1862. They discuss Smalls' daring escape and clever strategies amidst the Civil War chaos. Moore highlights the bravery of Smalls in commanding a U.S. naval vessel and his advocacy for African American rights. The conversation emphasizes the need to reclaim neglected historical narratives, celebrating Smalls' heroism and the struggle for justice.

Michael Boulware-Moore, great-great-grandson of Robert Smalls, shares a family oral history of the daring Civil War-era sea escape. He recounts Smalls’ life in Charleston, his plan and execution of commandeering the Planter, and the national reaction that followed. The conversation also covers Smalls’ wartime service and later political work during Reconstruction.

Michael Boulware Moore, the great-great-grandson of Robert Smalls and author of *Freedom on the Sea*, shares his ancestor's remarkable journey from slavery to freedom. He details how Smalls commandeered the Planter to escape and later served in the Civil War, engaging with Lincoln and advocating for the enlistment of formerly enslaved men. Moore reflects on Smalls' political achievements, including contributions to public education, and highlights the importance of empathy and unity in today's divided society.