The Navy is weighing the possibility of renaming a carrier. The ship was once slated to be named USS Doris Miller. This person was a Black sailor from World War II who was honored for his actions during a major attack on Pearl Harbor. But now, Navy officials are exploring changing the name. They want to honor Donald Trump instead. This could signal a shift about what the Navy prioritizes in heroes. Or, it could be because they want to recognize a different Black sailor.
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Navy weighs renaming carrier slated to honor Black war hero after Trump, sources say - KCTV
Navy weighs renaming carrier slated to honor Black war hero after Trump, sources say KCTV
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Who was Doris Miller? Is Trump planning to rechristen ship named after Pearl Harbor hero? - Firstpost
Who was Doris Miller? Is Trump planning to rechristen ship named after Pearl Harbor hero? Firstpost
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The U.S. Navy is seeking to change the name of a state-of-the-art aircraft carrier named after a bla.. - 매일경제
The U.S. Navy is seeking to change the name of a state-of-the-art aircraft carrier named after a bla.. 매일경제
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Navy discusses renaming aircraft carrier after Trump instead of heroic Black sailor - AOL.com
Navy discusses renaming aircraft carrier after Trump instead of heroic Black sailor AOL.com
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Trump previously announced ship would be named USS Doris Miller - KSNB
Trump previously announced ship would be named USS Doris Miller KSNB