Erased: WW2's Heroes of Color

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George Bland (played by Daniel Abbott) tries to evacuate the USS West Virginia while under attack in a WW2 historic reenactment scene for "Erased: WW2's Heroes of Color. The series tells the stories of three Black heroes who miraculously survived the attack on Pearl Harbor. One of these men is George Bland, who served as mess attendant on the USS West Virginia. (National Geographic)

George Bland (played by Daniel Abbott) tries to evacuate the USS West Virginia while under attack in a WW2 historic reenactment scene for "Erased: WW2's Heroes of Color. The series tells the stories of three Black heroes who miraculously survived the attack on Pearl Harbor. One of these men is George Bland, who served as mess attendant on the USS West Virginia. (National Geographic) Episode: #1 "Pearl Harbor" Air Date 06/03/2024 102_PearlHarbor_Erased_WW2'sHeroesOfColor_27.jpg

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Mess attendant Clark Simmons (played by Actor Kyle Reece Bell) poses for a portrait in a WW2 historic reenactment scene for "Erased: WW2's Heroes of Color. The series tells the stories of three Black heroes who miraculously survived the attack on Pearl Harbor. One of these men is Clark Simmons, who served as mess attendant on the USS Utah (National Geographic/Seye Isikalu)

Mess attendant Clark Simmons (played by Actor Kyle Reece Bell) poses for a portrait in a WW2 historic reenactment scene for "Erased: WW2's Heroes of Color. The series tells the stories of three Black heroes who miraculously survived the attack on Pearl Harbor. One of these men is Clark Simmons, who served as mess attendant on the USS Utah (National Geographic/Seye Isikalu) Episode: #1 "Pearl Harbor" Air Date 06/03/2024 102_PearlHarbor_Erased_WW2'sHeroesOfColor_34.jpg

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The Doris Miller Memorial is pictured in Waco, Texas. "Erased: WW2's Heroes of Color" tells the stories of three Black heroes who miraculously survived the attack on Pearl Harbor. One of these men, mess attendant Doris Miller, defied racial stereotypes when he shot down enemy planes during the attack. (National Geographic/Nelson Adeosun)

The Doris Miller Memorial is pictured in Waco, Texas. "Erased: WW2's Heroes of Color" tells the stories of three Black heroes who miraculously survived the attack on Pearl Harbor. One of these men, mess attendant Doris Miller, defied racial stereotypes when he shot down enemy planes during the attack. (National Geographic/Nelson Adeosun) Episode: #1 "Pearl Harbor" Air Date 06/03/2024 102_PearlHarbor_Erased_WW2'sHeroesOfColor_08.jpg

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The Doris Miller Memorial is pictured in Waco, Texas. "Erased: WW2's Heroes of Color" tells the stories of three Black heroes who miraculously survived the attack on Pearl Harbor. One of these men, mess attendant Doris Miller, defied racial stereotypes when he shot down enemy planes during the attack. (National Geographic/Scotty "Sparky" Sorenson)

The Doris Miller Memorial is pictured in Waco, Texas. "Erased: WW2's Heroes of Color" tells the stories of three Black heroes who miraculously survived the attack on Pearl Harbor. One of these men, mess attendant Doris Miller, defied racial stereotypes when he shot down enemy planes during the attack. (National Geographic/Scotty "Sparky" Sorenson) Episode: #1 "Pearl Harbor" Air Date 06/03/2024 102_PearlHarbor_Erased_WW2'sHeroesOfColor_09.jpg

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George Bland is seen in close-up portrait. "Erased: WW2's Heroes of Color" tells the stories of three Black heroes who miraculously survived the attack on Pearl Harbor. One of these men is George Bland, who served as mess attendant on the USS West Virginia. (The Family of George Bland/Frank Bland)

George Bland is seen in close-up portrait. "Erased: WW2's Heroes of Color" tells the stories of three Black heroes who miraculously survived the attack on Pearl Harbor. One of these men is George Bland, who served as mess attendant on the USS West Virginia. (The Family of George Bland/Frank Bland) Episode: #1 "Pearl Harbor" Air Date 06/03/2024 102_PearlHarbor_Erased_WW2'sHeroesOfColor_21.jpg

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Frank Bland and his wife Irene Bland hold a portrait of Frank's father, George Bland, at their home in Richmond Virginia. "Erased: WW2's Heroes of Color" tells the stories of three Black heroes who miraculously survived the attack on Pearl Harbor. One of these men is George Bland, who served as mess attendant on the USS West Virginia. (National Geographic/Nelson Adeosun)

Frank Bland and his wife Irene Bland hold a portrait of Frank's father, George Bland, at their home in Richmond Virginia. "Erased: WW2's Heroes of Color" tells the stories of three Black heroes who miraculously survived the attack on Pearl Harbor. One of these men is George Bland, who served as mess attendant on the USS West Virginia. (National Geographic/Nelson Adeosun) Episode: #1 "Pearl Harbor" Air Date 06/03/2024 102_PearlHarbor_Erased_WW2'sHeroesOfColor_23.jpg

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Frank Bland holds a portrait of his father, George Bland, at his home in Richmond Virginia. "Erased: WW2's Heroes of Color" tells the stories of three Black heroes who miraculously survived the attack on Pearl Harbor. One of these men is George Bland, who served as mess attendant on the USS West Virginia. (National Geographic/Nelson Adeosun)

Frank Bland holds a portrait of his father, George Bland, at his home in Richmond Virginia. "Erased: WW2's Heroes of Color" tells the stories of three Black heroes who miraculously survived the attack on Pearl Harbor. One of these men is George Bland, who served as mess attendant on the USS West Virginia. (National Geographic/Nelson Adeosun) Episode: #1 "Pearl Harbor" Air Date 06/03/2024 102_PearlHarbor_Erased_WW2'sHeroesOfColor_22.jpg

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Claudette Simmons holds a portrait of her father, Clark Simmons, in her home in New York. "Erased: WW2's Heroes of Color" tells the stories of three Black heroes who miraculously survived the attack on Pearl Harbor. One of these men was Clark Simmons, who served as mess attendant on the USS Utah. (National Geographic/Nelson Adeosun)

Claudette Simmons holds a portrait of her father, Clark Simmons, in her home in New York. "Erased: WW2's Heroes of Color" tells the stories of three Black heroes who miraculously survived the attack on Pearl Harbor. One of these men was Clark Simmons, who served as mess attendant on the USS Utah. (National Geographic/Nelson Adeosun) Episode: #1 "Pearl Harbor" Air Date 06/03/2024 102_PearlHarbor_Erased_WW2'sHeroesOfColor_32.jpg

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Doris Miller and George Bland (played by Abdul Sulaiman and Daniel Abbott, respectively) attend to White officers onboard the USS West Virginia in a WW2 historic reenactment scene for "Erased: WW2's Heroes of Color. The series tells the stories of three Black heroes who miraculously survived the attack on Pearl Harbor. Miller and Bland served as mess attendants on the USS West Virginia. (National Geographic)

Doris Miller and George Bland (played by Abdul Sulaiman and Daniel Abbott, respectively) attend to White officers onboard the USS West Virginia in a WW2 historic reenactment scene for "Erased: WW2's Heroes of Color. The series tells the stories of three Black heroes who miraculously survived the attack on Pearl Harbor. Miller and Bland served as mess attendants on the USS West Virginia. (National Geographic) Episode: #1 "Pearl Harbor" Air Date 06/03/2024 102_PearlHarbor_Erased_WW2'sHeroesOfColor_26.jpg

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Mess attendant Doris Miller (played by Abdul Sulaiman) uses an anti-aircraft gun on the USS West Virginia in a WW2 historic reenactment scene for "Erased: WW2's Heroes of Color. The series tells the stories of three Black heroes who miraculously survived the attack on Pearl Harbor. One of these men, mess attendant Doris Miller, defied racial stereotypes when he shot down enemy planes during the attack. (National Geographic/Rekha Garton)

Mess attendant Doris Miller (played by Abdul Sulaiman) uses an anti-aircraft gun on the USS West Virginia in a WW2 historic reenactment scene for "Erased: WW2's Heroes of Color. The series tells the stories of three Black heroes who miraculously survived the attack on Pearl Harbor. One of these men, mess attendant Doris Miller, defied racial stereotypes when he shot down enemy planes during the attack. (National Geographic/Rekha Garton) Episode: #1 "Pearl Harbor" Air Date 06/03/2024 102_PearlHarbor_Erased_WW2'sHeroesOfColor_20.jpg

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Claudette Simmons poses for a photo next to a portrait of her father, Clark Simmons, in her home in New York. "Erased: WW2's Heroes of Color" tells the stories of three Black heroes who miraculously survived the attack on Pearl Harbor. One of these men was Clark Simmons, who served as mess attendant on the USS Utah. (National Geographic/Nelson Adeosun)

Claudette Simmons poses for a photo next to a portrait of her father, Clark Simmons, in her home in New York. "Erased: WW2's Heroes of Color" tells the stories of three Black heroes who miraculously survived the attack on Pearl Harbor. One of these men was Clark Simmons, who served as mess attendant on the USS Utah. (National Geographic/Nelson Adeosun) Episode: #1 "Pearl Harbor" Air Date 06/03/2024 102_PearlHarbor_Erased_WW2'sHeroesOfColor_33.jpg

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Mess attendant Doris Miller (played by Abdul Sulaiman) shoots at Japanese planes in a WW2 historic reenactment scene for "Erased: WW2's Heroes of Color. The series tells the stories of three Black heroes who miraculously survived the attack on Pearl Harbor. One of these men, mess attendant Doris Miller, defied racial stereotypes when he shot down enemy planes during the attack. (National Geographic)

Mess attendant Doris Miller (played by Abdul Sulaiman) shoots at Japanese planes in a WW2 historic reenactment scene for "Erased: WW2's Heroes of Color. The series tells the stories of three Black heroes who miraculously survived the attack on Pearl Harbor. One of these men, mess attendant Doris Miller, defied racial stereotypes when he shot down enemy planes during the attack. (National Geographic) Episode: #1 "Pearl Harbor" Air Date 06/03/2024 102_PearlHarbor_Erased_WW2'sHeroesOfColor_19.jpg

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George Bland and Doris Miller (played by Daniel Abbott and Abdul Sulaiman, respectively) pose together in a WW2 historic reenactment scene for "Erased: WW2's Heroes of Color. The series tells the stories of three Black heroes who miraculously survived the attack on Pearl Harbor. Bland and Miller served as mess attendants on the USS West Virginia, and Miller defied racial stereotypes when he shot down enemy planes during the attack. (National Geographic/Seye Isikalu)

George Bland and Doris Miller (played by Daniel Abbott and Abdul Sulaiman, respectively) pose together in a WW2 historic reenactment scene for "Erased: WW2's Heroes of Color. The series tells the stories of three Black heroes who miraculously survived the attack on Pearl Harbor. Bland and Miller served as mess attendants on the USS West Virginia, and Miller defied racial stereotypes when he shot down enemy planes during the attack. (National Geographic/Seye Isikalu) Episode: #1 "Pearl Harbor" Air Date 06/03/2024 102_PearlHarbor_Erased_WW2'sHeroesOfColor_25.jpg

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Erika Bethea holds a portrait of her grandfather, Clark Simmons, in her home in Plano, Texas. "Erased: WW2's Heroes of Color" tells the stories of three Black heroes who miraculously survived the attack on Pearl Harbor. One of these men was Clark Simmons, who served as mess attendant on the USS Utah. (National Geographic/Nelson Adeosun)

Erika Bethea holds a portrait of her grandfather, Clark Simmons, in her home in Plano, Texas. "Erased: WW2's Heroes of Color" tells the stories of three Black heroes who miraculously survived the attack on Pearl Harbor. One of these men was Clark Simmons, who served as mess attendant on the USS Utah. (National Geographic/Nelson Adeosun) Episode: #1 "Pearl Harbor" Air Date 06/03/2024 102_PearlHarbor_Erased_WW2'sHeroesOfColor_31.jpg

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Clark Simmons is seen in close-up portrait. "Erased: WW2's Heroes of Color" tells the stories of three Black heroes who miraculously survived the attack on Pearl Harbor. One of these men was Clark Simmons, who served in the US Navy as mess attendant on the USS Utah. (Family of Clark Simmons/Claudette Simmons)

Clark Simmons is seen in close-up portrait. "Erased: WW2's Heroes of Color" tells the stories of three Black heroes who miraculously survived the attack on Pearl Harbor. One of these men was Clark Simmons, who served in the US Navy as mess attendant on the USS Utah. (Family of Clark Simmons/Claudette Simmons) Episode: #1 "Pearl Harbor" Air Date 06/03/2024 102_PearlHarbor_Erased_WW2'sHeroesOfColor_30.jpg

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George Bland (played by Daniel Abbott) is pictured in a WW2 historic reenactment scene for "Erased: WW2's Heroes of Color. The series tells the stories of three Black heroes who miraculously survived the attack on Pearl Harbor. One of these men is George Bland, who served as mess attendant on the USS West Virginia. (National Geographic/Seye Isikalu)

George Bland (played by Daniel Abbott) is pictured in a WW2 historic reenactment scene for "Erased: WW2's Heroes of Color. The series tells the stories of three Black heroes who miraculously survived the attack on Pearl Harbor. One of these men is George Bland, who served as mess attendant on the USS West Virginia. (National Geographic/Seye Isikalu) Episode: #1 "Pearl Harbor" Air Date 06/03/2024 102_PearlHarbor_Erased_WW2'sHeroesOfColor_24.jpg

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Mess attendant Doris Miller (played by Abdul Sulaiman) uses an anti-aircraft gun on the USS West Virginia in a WW2 historic reenactment scene for "Erased: WW2's Heroes of Color. The series tells the stories of three Black heroes who miraculously survived the attack on Pearl Harbor. One of these men, mess attendant Doris Miller, defied racial stereotypes when he shot down enemy planes during the attack. (National Geographic/Rekha Garton)

Mess attendant Doris Miller (played by Abdul Sulaiman) uses an anti-aircraft gun on the USS West Virginia in a WW2 historic reenactment scene for "Erased: WW2's Heroes of Color. The series tells the stories of three Black heroes who miraculously survived the attack on Pearl Harbor. One of these men, mess attendant Doris Miller, defied racial stereotypes when he shot down enemy planes during the attack. (National Geographic/Rekha Garton) Episode: #1 "Pearl Harbor" Air Date 06/03/2024 102_PearlHarbor_Erased_WW2'sHeroesOfColor_18.jpg

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Desare' Allen and Salena James look at pictures and memorabilia about their great uncle Doris Miller in Flosetta Miller's home in Arlington, Texas. "Erased: WW2's Heroes of Color" tells the stories of three Black heroes who miraculously survived the attack on Pearl Harbor. One of these men, mess attendant Doris Miller, defied racial stereotypes when he shot down enemy planes during the attack. (National Geographic/Nelson Adeosun)

Desare' Allen and Salena James look at pictures and memorabilia about their great uncle Doris Miller in Flosetta Miller's home in Arlington, Texas. "Erased: WW2's Heroes of Color" tells the stories of three Black heroes who miraculously survived the attack on Pearl Harbor. One of these men, mess attendant Doris Miller, defied racial stereotypes when he shot down enemy planes during the attack. (National Geographic/Nelson Adeosun) Episode: #1 "Pearl Harbor" Air Date 06/03/2024 102_PearlHarbor_Erased_WW2'sHeroesOfColor_05.jpg

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Mess attendant Doris Miller (played by Abdul Sulaiman) is pictured in a WW2 historic reenactment scene for "Erased: WW2's Heroes of Color. The series tells the stories of three Black heroes who miraculously survived the attack on Pearl Harbor. One of these men, mess attendant Doris Miller, defied racial stereotypes when he shot down enemy planes during the attack. (National Geographic/Seye Isikalu)

Mess attendant Doris Miller (played by Abdul Sulaiman) is pictured in a WW2 historic reenactment scene for "Erased: WW2's Heroes of Color. The series tells the stories of three Black heroes who miraculously survived the attack on Pearl Harbor. One of these men, mess attendant Doris Miller, defied racial stereotypes when he shot down enemy planes during the attack. (National Geographic/Seye Isikalu) Episode: #1 "Pearl Harbor" Air Date 06/03/2024 102_PearlHarbor_Erased_WW2'sHeroesOfColor_11.jpg

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Doris Miller’s family members visit the Doris Miller Memorial in Waco, Texas. "Erased: WW2's Heroes of Color" tells the stories of three Black heroes who miraculously survived the attack on Pearl Harbor. One of these men, mess attendant Doris Miller, defied racial stereotypes when he shot down enemy planes during the attack. (National Geographic)

Doris Miller’s family members visit the Doris Miller Memorial in Waco, Texas. "Erased: WW2's Heroes of Color" tells the stories of three Black heroes who miraculously survived the attack on Pearl Harbor. One of these men, mess attendant Doris Miller, defied racial stereotypes when he shot down enemy planes during the attack. (National Geographic) Episode: #1 "Pearl Harbor" Air Date 06/03/2024 102_PearlHarbor_Erased_WW2'sHeroesOfColor_10.jpg

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Salena James holds a portrait of her great uncle Doris Miller at Flosetta Miller's home in Arlington, Texas. "Erased: WW2's Heroes of Color" tells the stories of three Black heroes who miraculously survived the attack on Pearl Harbor. One of these men, mess attendant Doris Miller, defied racial stereotypes when he shot down enemy planes during the attack. (National Geographic/Nelson Adeosun)

Salena James holds a portrait of her great uncle Doris Miller at Flosetta Miller's home in Arlington, Texas. "Erased: WW2's Heroes of Color" tells the stories of three Black heroes who miraculously survived the attack on Pearl Harbor. One of these men, mess attendant Doris Miller, defied racial stereotypes when he shot down enemy planes during the attack. (National Geographic/Nelson Adeosun) Episode: #1 "Pearl Harbor" Air Date 06/03/2024 102_PearlHarbor_Erased_WW2'sHeroesOfColor_04.jpg

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Captain Bennion and mess attendant Doris Miller (played by Crispian Belfrage and Abdul Sulaiman, respectively) are pictured in a WW2 historic reenactment scene for "Erased: WW2's Heroes of Color. The series tells the stories of three Black heroes who miraculously survived the attack on Pearl Harbor. One of these men, mess attendant Doris Miller, defied racial stereotypes when he shot down enemy planes during the attack. (National Geographic/Seye Isikalu)

Captain Bennion and mess attendant Doris Miller (played by Crispian Belfrage and Abdul Sulaiman, respectively) are pictured in a WW2 historic reenactment scene for "Erased: WW2's Heroes of Color. The series tells the stories of three Black heroes who miraculously survived the attack on Pearl Harbor. One of these men, mess attendant Doris Miller, defied racial stereotypes when he shot down enemy planes during the attack. (National Geographic/Seye Isikalu) Episode: #1 "Pearl Harbor" Air Date 06/03/2024 102_PearlHarbor_Erased_WW2'sHeroesOfColor_12.jpg

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Doris Miller's medals are displayed in Flosetta Miller's home in Arlington, Texas. "Erased: WW2's Heroes of Color" tells the stories of three Black heroes who miraculously survived the attack on Pearl Harbor. One of these men, mess attendant Doris Miller, defied racial stereotypes when he shot down enemy planes during the attack. (National Geographic/Nelson Adeosun)

Doris Miller's medals are displayed in Flosetta Miller's home in Arlington, Texas. "Erased: WW2's Heroes of Color" tells the stories of three Black heroes who miraculously survived the attack on Pearl Harbor. One of these men, mess attendant Doris Miller, defied racial stereotypes when he shot down enemy planes during the attack. (National Geographic/Nelson Adeosun) Episode: #1 "Pearl Harbor" Air Date 06/03/2024 102_PearlHarbor_Erased_WW2'sHeroesOfColor_06.jpg

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Doris Miller's medals and ribbons are displayed in Flosetta Miller's home in Arlington, Texas. "Erased: WW2's Heroes of Color" tells the stories of three Black heroes who miraculously survived the attack on Pearl Harbor. One of these men, mess attendant Doris Miller, defied racial stereotypes when he shot down enemy planes during the attack. (National Geographic/Nelson Adeosun)

Doris Miller's medals and ribbons are displayed in Flosetta Miller's home in Arlington, Texas. "Erased: WW2's Heroes of Color" tells the stories of three Black heroes who miraculously survived the attack on Pearl Harbor. One of these men, mess attendant Doris Miller, defied racial stereotypes when he shot down enemy planes during the attack. (National Geographic/Nelson Adeosun) Episode: #1 "Pearl Harbor" Air Date 06/03/2024 102_PearlHarbor_Erased_WW2'sHeroesOfColor_07.jpg

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Mess attendant Doris Miller (played by Abdul Sulaiman) boxes with an opponent (played by actor Sean-Marco Msipha) in a WW2 historic reenactment scene for "Erased: WW2's Heroes of Color. The series tells the stories of three Black heroes who miraculously survived the attack on Pearl Harbor. Miller served as mess attendant on the USS West Virginia, where he pursued boxing as a sport. He defied racial stereotypes when he shot down enemy planes during the attack. (National Geographic/Seye Isikalu)

Mess attendant Doris Miller (played by Abdul Sulaiman) boxes with an opponent (played by actor Sean-Marco Msipha) in a WW2 historic reenactment scene for "Erased: WW2's Heroes of Color. The series tells the stories of three Black heroes who miraculously survived the attack on Pearl Harbor. Miller served as mess attendant on the USS West Virginia, where he pursued boxing as a sport. He defied racial stereotypes when he shot down enemy planes during the attack. (National Geographic/Seye Isikalu) Episode: #1 "Pearl Harbor" Air Date 06/03/2024 102_PearlHarbor_Erased_WW2'sHeroesOfColor_13.jpg

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Mess attendant Doris Miller (played by Abdul Sulaiman) helps an injured officer in a WW2 historic reenactment scene for "Erased: WW2's Heroes of Color. The series tells the stories of three Black heroes who miraculously survived the attack on Pearl Harbor. One of these men, mess attendant Doris Miller, defied racial stereotypes when he shot down enemy planes during the attack. (National Geographic)

Mess attendant Doris Miller (played by Abdul Sulaiman) helps an injured officer in a WW2 historic reenactment scene for "Erased: WW2's Heroes of Color. The series tells the stories of three Black heroes who miraculously survived the attack on Pearl Harbor. One of these men, mess attendant Doris Miller, defied racial stereotypes when he shot down enemy planes during the attack. (National Geographic) Episode: #1 "Pearl Harbor" Air Date 06/03/2024 102_PearlHarbor_Erased_WW2'sHeroesOfColor_17.jpg

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Desare' Allen holds a portrait of her great uncle Doris Miller at Flosetta Miller's home in Arlington, Texas. "Erased: WW2's Heroes of Color" tells the stories of three Black heroes who miraculously survived the attack on Pearl Harbor. One of these men, mess attendant Doris Miller, defied racial stereotypes when he shot down enemy planes during the attack. (National Geographic/Nelson Adeosun)

Desare' Allen holds a portrait of her great uncle Doris Miller at Flosetta Miller's home in Arlington, Texas. "Erased: WW2's Heroes of Color" tells the stories of three Black heroes who miraculously survived the attack on Pearl Harbor. One of these men, mess attendant Doris Miller, defied racial stereotypes when he shot down enemy planes during the attack. (National Geographic/Nelson Adeosun) Episode: #1 "Pearl Harbor" Air Date 06/03/2024 102_PearlHarbor_Erased_WW2'sHeroesOfColor_02.jpg

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Doris Miller (played by Abdul Sulaiman) boxes outdoors in a historic reenactment scene for "Erased: WW2's Heroes of Color.” The series tells the stories of three Black heroes who miraculously survived the attack on Pearl Harbor. Miller served as mess attendant on the USS West Virginia, where he pursued boxing as a sport. He defied racial stereotypes when he shot down enemy planes during the attack. (National Geographic/Rekha Garton)

Doris Miller (played by Abdul Sulaiman) boxes outdoors in a historic reenactment scene for "Erased: WW2's Heroes of Color.” The series tells the stories of three Black heroes who miraculously survived the attack on Pearl Harbor. Miller served as mess attendant on the USS West Virginia, where he pursued boxing as a sport. He defied racial stereotypes when he shot down enemy planes during the attack. (National Geographic/Rekha Garton) Episode: #1 "Pearl Harbor" Air Date 06/03/2024 102_PearlHarbor_Erased_WW2'sHeroesOfColor_16.jpg

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Japanese planes are seen through a USS West Virginia's window in a WW2 historic reenactment scene for "Erased: WW2's Heroes of Color. The series tells the stories of three Black heroes who miraculously survived the attack on Pearl Harbor. (National Geographic)

Japanese planes are seen through a USS West Virginia's window in a WW2 historic reenactment scene for "Erased: WW2's Heroes of Color. The series tells the stories of three Black heroes who miraculously survived the attack on Pearl Harbor. (National Geographic) Episode: #1 "Pearl Harbor" Air Date 06/03/2024 102_PearlHarbor_Erased_WW2'sHeroesOfColor_28.jpg

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Clark Simmons is seen in close-up portrait. "Erased: WW2's Heroes of Color" tells the stories of three Black heroes who miraculously survived the attack on Pearl Harbor. One of these men was Clark Simmons, who served in the US Navy as mess attendant on the USS Utah. (Family of Clark Simmons/Claudette Simmons)

Clark Simmons is seen in close-up portrait. "Erased: WW2's Heroes of Color" tells the stories of three Black heroes who miraculously survived the attack on Pearl Harbor. One of these men was Clark Simmons, who served in the US Navy as mess attendant on the USS Utah. (Family of Clark Simmons/Claudette Simmons) Episode: #1 "Pearl Harbor" Air Date 06/03/2024 102_PearlHarbor_Erased_WW2'sHeroesOfColor_29.jpg

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Mess attendant Doris Miller (played by Abdul Sulaiman) pursued boxing as a sport. Here, Miller is pictured in a WW2 historic reenactment scene for "Erased: WW2's Heroes of Color. The series tells the stories of three Black heroes who miraculously survived the attack on Pearl Harbor. Miller served as mess attendant on the USS West Virginia, where he pursued boxing as a sport. He defied racial stereotypes when he shot down enemy planes during the attack. (National Geographic/Seye Isikalu)

Mess attendant Doris Miller (played by Abdul Sulaiman) pursued boxing as a sport. Here, Miller is pictured in a WW2 historic reenactment scene for "Erased: WW2's Heroes of Color. The series tells the stories of three Black heroes who miraculously survived the attack on Pearl Harbor. Miller served as mess attendant on the USS West Virginia, where he pursued boxing as a sport. He defied racial stereotypes when he shot down enemy planes during the attack. (National Geographic/Seye Isikalu) Episode: #1 "Pearl Harbor" Air Date 06/03/2024 102_PearlHarbor_Erased_WW2'sHeroesOfColor_15.jpg

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Doris Miller is seen in close-up portrait. "Erased: WW2's Heroes of Color" tells the stories of three Black heroes who miraculously survived the attack on Pearl Harbor. Miller served as mess attendant on the USS West Virginia, where he pursued boxing as a sport. He defied racial stereotypes when he shot down enemy planes during the attack. (National Archives and Records Administration)

Doris Miller is seen in close-up portrait. "Erased: WW2's Heroes of Color" tells the stories of three Black heroes who miraculously survived the attack on Pearl Harbor. Miller served as mess attendant on the USS West Virginia, where he pursued boxing as a sport. He defied racial stereotypes when he shot down enemy planes during the attack. (National Archives and Records Administration) Episode: #1 "Pearl Harbor" Air Date 06/03/2024 102_PearlHarbor_Erased_WW2'sHeroesOfColor_01.jpg

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George Bland, Doris Miller, and Clark Simmons (played by Daniel Abbott, Abdul Sulaiman and Kyle Reece Bell, respectively) pose for a group portrait in a WW2 historic reenactment scene for "Erased: WW2's Heroes of Color." The series tells the stories of three Black heroes who miraculously survived the attack on Pearl Harbor. Bland and Miller served as mess attendants on the USS West Virginia, where Miller pursued boxing as a sport. He defied racial stereotypes when he shot down enemy planes during the attack. Simmons served as mess attendant on the USS Utah. (National Geographic/Seye Isikalu)

George Bland, Doris Miller, and Clark Simmons (played by Daniel Abbott, Abdul Sulaiman and Kyle Reece Bell, respectively) pose for a group portrait in a WW2 historic reenactment scene for "Erased: WW2's Heroes of Color." The series tells the stories of three Black heroes who miraculously survived the attack on Pearl Harbor. Bland and Miller served as mess attendants on the USS West Virginia, where Miller pursued boxing as a sport. He defied racial stereotypes when he shot down enemy planes during the attack. Simmons served as mess attendant on the USS Utah. (National Geographic/Seye Isikalu) Episode: #1 "Pearl Harbor" Air Date 06/03/2024 102_PearlHarbor_Erased_WW2'sHeroesOfColor_14.jpg

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