Doris “Dorie” Miller: An American Hero

Presented by Ed Moore, docent at The Mariners’ Museum

Join us online with Ed Moore, a docent at The Mariners’ Museum and Park, as he shares the heroic story of an African-American sailor who stepped up and defended his country when Pearl Harbor was attacked.Viewers are welcome to send Ed comments or questions, which he will answer following the presentation.

About the presentation:
The events of Pearl Harbor are one of our nation’s darkest moments in history. In the face of danger, Doris “Dorie” Miller, an African-American sailor who stepped up and defended his country in a way never before done by a person of color in the US Navy. His actions earned him honors and recognition, which we still remember today in film and ships which bear his name. Dorie Miller’s heroic story looks at the segregated Navy of the past, and represents how his actions helped spur the integration of the US Navy.

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Black History Month:
Doris “Dorie” Miller: An American Hero
Tuesday, February 8, 2022 • 1 p.m. (ET)

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