The Story of Five Men’s Heroism and Sacrifice: 80 years after the sinking of the USAT Dorchester
Channel: US National Archives
Date: 2023-02-01

On February 3, 1943, the USAT Dorchester was sunk by a German submarine with the loss of 674 of the 904 on board.  This program will highlight the story of four Army chaplains, known as the "Four Chaplains" or the "Immortal Chaplains," who all gave away their life jackets to save others before they died, gained fame, and led to many memorials. Also discussed during this program is the rarely attributed heroics of an African American cook on the rescue shop USGC Comanche, Charles David.  With complete disregard for his life, David repeatedly braved the icy waters of the North Atlantic to save the drowning crew of the Dorchester.  The current Army Chief of Chaplains, MG Thomas Solhjem and noted author Steven Collis will be joined in conversation with Dr. Deirdre Dixon, a University of Tampa Associate Professor in Management with a specialty in leadership,  as they discuss how this story can inspire us today.

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