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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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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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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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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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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Doris Miller was the first African-American to receive the Navy Cross for his heroism at Pearl Harbor on May 27, 1942. #honor #hero | Cleveland VA Medical Center
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Doris Miller was the first African-American to receive the Navy Cross for his heroism at Pearl Harbor on May 27, 1942. #honor #hero | Cleveland VA Medical Center
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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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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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On a day that will live in infamy, Doris Miller, a Mess Attendant, showed the world what true courage looks like. During the attack on Pearl Harbor, he not only risked his life to save wounded sailors but also manned a .50-caliber machine gun to defend his ship, the USS West Virginia. His bravery earned him the Navy Cross, making him the first African American to receive this honor in WWII. ​Let's remember and share the story of this incredible hero whose legacy continues to inspire. ​Hashtags:
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Doris “Dorie” Miller was stationed aboard the USS West Virginia moored in Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. Miller joined the Navy in 1939 at a time when the service remained deeply segregated. As a Black man, he was not eligible for training or assignment in any special training. When the fleet came under attack by the Empire of Japan, 22-year-old mess attendant third class Miller was below decks. With the first explosion, he went to his battle station in the ship’s magazine, where he expected
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SPECIAL TRIBUTE: The U.S. Navy is naming a future aircraft carrier after Doris Miller, a late ship cook aboard the USS West Virginia during the Pearl Harbor attack, who defended his ship and saved lives. David Muir reports. #AmericaStrong https://abcn.ws/3kKXgaM | ABC World News Tonight with David Muir
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The U.S Navy is naming the next aircraft carrier after World War II hero Doris "Dorie" Miller. He received the Navy Cross for valor for his actions during the attack on Pearl Harbor. The USS Doris Miller will be the first aircraft carrier named for an African American. WATCH: There was a ceremony for Miller in Hawaii on Martin Luther King Jr. Day. | CBS Newspath
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CELEBRATING THE LEGACY: Several events around the country celebrated the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr., as the U.S. Navy honors Pearl Harbor Hero — Doris Miller — with the first aircraft carrier named after an African American. David Muir reports. https://abcn.ws/2NF48VV | ABC World News Tonight with David Muir
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