War hero, civil rights hero: New Doris Miller bio widens view of Waco sailor
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Between the time he dragged his captain to safety and rescued shipmates from the burning, oil-slick waters of Pearl Harbor, Doris Miller grabbed an anti-aircraft gun and showered Japanese war
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Doris Miller Great Black Heroes
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Rally on Friday evening to support Medal of Honor for Dorie Miller – Peekskill Herald
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The Navy will name an aircraft carrier for Pearl Harbor hero Doris Miller
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War hero, civil rights hero: New Doris Miller bio widens view of Waco sailor
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Waco: Carrier named in honor of hometown hero of Pearl Harbor attack
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Black sailor from Texas honored on 80th anniversary of Pearl Harbor attack
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Doris Miller Great Black Heroes
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Doris Miller statue unveiled: Dec. 7, 2017
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Navy names aircraft carrier for Dorie Miller, black sailor from Waco and unlikely Pearl Harbor hero
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Doris Miller –
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Doris Miller Great Black Heroes
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Doris Miller statue unveiled: Dec. 7, 2017
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Doris Miller
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Navy week remembers Waco hero Doris Miller
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