On December 7, 1941, during the attack on Pearl Harbor, Doris “Dorie” Miller, an African American Mess Attendant in the U.S. Navy, performed acts of extraordinary heroism. Despite being restricted by segregation-era policies to serve only in support roles, Miller: • Carried wounded sailors (including his ship’s captain) to safety • Manned an anti-aircraft machine gun — a weapon he was not trained to use • Fired at attacking Japanese aircraft until the ammunition ran out • Became one of the first
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Doris Miller: The Pearl Harbor Hero Who Defied the Odds On December 7, 1941, Doris Miller, a Black Navy mess attendant, bravely manned an anti-aircraft gun during the attack on Pearl Harbor—despite having no formal training. His heroism earned him the Navy Cross, making him the first Black American to receive the honor. Watch his incredible story of courage and resilience. #DorisMiller #WWIIHero #BlackHistory | Vintage & Iconic African American Everything
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Ship’s Cook 3rd Class Doris Miller was awarded the Navy Cross for his actions during the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941. The U.S. Navy announced that #CVN81 will be named in his honor, making it the second ship named after Miller and the first aircraft carrier named for an African American and enlisted sailor. “Doris Miller stood for everything that is good about our nation, and his story deserves to be remembered and repeated wherever our people continue to stand the watch toda
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World War II hero Doris Miller is credited with heroic actions while serving aboard the NNS-built West Virginia (BB 48) during the Dec. 7, 1941, attack on Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. Miller survived the attack, and his bravery earned him the Navy Cross. His namesake aircraft carrier, Doris Miller (#CVN81), is currently under construction at HII’s #NewportNewsShipbuilding. It is the second ship named in Miller’s honor and the first aircraft carrier ever named for an African American. This Pearl Harbor
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During the 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor, Doris “Dorie” Miller grabbed an anti-aircraft gun on the USS West Virginia and shot down multiple Japanese planes. He became the first African American awarded the Navy Cross for heroism. #TheWarRoom #DorieMiller #PearlHarbor #WWIIHeroes #fblifestyle | The War Room
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