Hugh Mulzac, a World War II hero and the first Black American to sail as master of an American Merchant Marine ship in modern times, is recognized in the Smithsonian Channel clip linked below, which is part of a combat ship series recently broadcast.
While the Smithsonian Channel requires a subscription, there is an option for a 24-hour pass. Click here for a link to the episode from Season 4.
A clip can be viewed via Facebook
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