Texas History for Kids
Texas History for Kids will share some of the known and lesser known parts of Texas history that you may not have learned in school. Educator, Michelle Gallegos, will dive into history from Texas' battles and historical monuments to the odd and enchanted in a kid-friendly manner within 15 minutes or less. New episodes come out every Monday.
Texas History for Kids
Episode 62- Dorie Miller: From Messman to Navy Medal of Honor Recipient
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The year is 1941 and the world is at war. The waters of the Pacific Ocean are restless and chaos is looming overhead. One man’s bravery changed the tide of history. That man was Dorie Miller.
References
Whitaker, M. (2007, January 19). Doris (“Dorie”) Miller (1919-1943). BlackPast.org. https://www.blackpast.org/african-american-history/miller-doris-dorie-1919-1943/
Wikipedia contributors. (2024, December 9). Doris Miller. In Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. Retrieved 16:11, December 18, 2024, from https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Doris_Miller&oldid=1262078421
McDonald, Archie P. (April 11, 2005). "Doris Miller: Hero". texasescapes.com. Retrieved January 31, 2025
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