Navy considers scrapping plan to name carrier after Black hero so it can be named for Trump
- Navy is considering changing the name of a new aircraft carrier that had been designated to honor Doris Miller, a Black sailor celebrated for his actions during the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor during World War II, according to a new report.
- The vessel — a Ford-class carrier now under construction — was to be named the USS Doris Miller, officials said during Donald Trump’s first term.
- The name of Pearl Harbor hero Doris Miller could be removed from one of the U.
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- The name of Pearl Harbor hero Doris Miller could be removed from one of the U.
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- Navy is considering changing the name of a new aircraft carrier that had been designated to honor Doris Miller, a Black sailor celebrated for his actions during the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor during World War II, according to a new report.
- The vessel — a Ford-class carrier now under construction — was to be named the USS Doris Miller, officials said during Donald Trump’s first term.
Sources: The Hill, The Independent