Ep. 79: Dorie Miller–A Texas War Hero

from WISE ABOUT TEXAS Hosted by Ken Wise

On December 7, 1941, Mess Attendant Doris “Dorie” Miller was doing laundry, one of the few jobs available to African American sailors in the U.S. Navy at the time. When his ship came under attack, Miller rushed to help his fellow sailors. Though not trained, and not allowed, he manned an anti-aircraft gun and engaged...

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