Burnt Veggies · @Burnt_Veggies
516 followers · 2819 posts · Server mstdn.socialMy old ship made the news. So proud of the Navy for finally changing the name.
#Navy #Veteran #ProgressiveVeteran #USSChancellorsville #USSRobertSmalls
#ussrobertsmalls #usschancellorsville #progressiveveteran #veteran #navy
Zee · @zyz
69 followers · 2250 posts · Server mas.toHaa haha!
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“The USS Chancelorsville is now called the #USSRobertSmalls, the man who stole a #Confederate steamer loaded with guns and delivered it to the #Union #Navy, delivering himself and 16 other crew and their families from #slavery.”
A Navy ship named for a Confederate victory now #honors a #Black Union #hero : NPR
#hero #black #honors #slavery #navy #union #confederate #ussrobertsmalls
WillowTSquirrel · @WillowTSquirrel
119 followers · 316 posts · Server universeodon.comSitting in my car , listening to @NPR and SOBBING tears of joy/relief/pride (?)