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Navy may strip Black war hero’s name from aircraft carrier — possibly to rename it after Trump
A new Navy vessel set to honor a Black sailor who fought in one of the most famous battles in U.
Naming an aircraft carrier after a sitting president would be an unprecedented move, and it would undo the original plan to name the vessel after World War II hero Doris Miller.
The US Navy is working to rename an aircraft carrier under construction that was set to honor a Black sailor hailed for his heroic actions during the attack on Pearl Harbor, three sources familiar ...
The U.S. Navy is reportedly considering a major change to its naming traditions. Discussions are underway to replace the planned USS Doris Miller name with one honoring President Donald Trump. The ...
A member of Doris Miller’s family said Friday that his relatives would be “very, very disappointed” if the Navy strips the World War II hero’s name from an aircraft carrier now under construction at ...
The U.S. Navy is reportedly considering renaming a ship for President Donald Trump instead of naming it for a Black hero at Pearl Harbor.
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Navy Might Rename Aircraft Carrier After Trump Instead of Black War Hero
Doris Miller received the Navy Cross for his heroism during the attack on Pearl Harbor. Donald Trump likes having his name on things.
In 2020, the Navy said a new aircraft carrier would bear WWII hero's name. Now, instead, it could be named in honor of Donald ...
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