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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✨ Doris “Dorie” Miller: The Hero Who Stood Tall On December 7, 1941, in the chaos of Pearl Harbor, a young Black Navy cook stepped into history with fearless courage. Doris “Dorie” Miller pulled wounded sailors to safety and manned an anti-aircraft gun he had never been trained to use — because bravery doesn’t wait for permission. His actions saved lives. His courage inspired a nation. His legacy still stands tall today. 💙 For every proud Black parent raising a world-changer… For every teacher
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In a historic moment just in time for Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Acting Secretary of the Navy Thomas B. Modly has announced that the newest U.S. Navy aircraft carrier will be named USS Doris Miller (CVN 81). Miller was the first African American to receive the Navy Cross. Full story: https://navy.mil/submit/display.asp?story_id=111881 | U.S. Navy
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Today, Acting Secretary of the Navy Thomas B. Modly will officially name the future Gerald R. Ford-class aircraft carrier (CVN 81) in honor of World War II hero Ship’s Cook Third Class Doris Miller, at a ceremony in Pearl Harbor, HI. Learn how his actions on Dec. 7, 1941, earned him the Navy Cross. | U.S. Navy
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