THIS DAY IN BLACK HISTORY — MAY 27, 2014
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MAY 27, 1942 – Dorie Miller — awarded navy cross for deeds at Pearl Harbor. He was a cook in the United States Navy noted for his bravery during the attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941.
He was the first African American to be awarded the Navy Cross, the third highest honor awarded by the U.S. Navy at the time, after the Medal of Honor and the Navy Distinguished Service Medal.
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