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US navy carrier set to honor Black war hero may reportedly be renamed after Trump
The Guardian • • nation
Key Points:
- The US Navy initially announced that a new aircraft carrier would be named USS Doris Miller, honoring a Black war hero recognized for his bravery during the Pearl Harbor attack in World War II.
- Reports indicate internal discussions within the Navy about renaming the carrier after former President Donald Trump, sparking criticism.
- Doris Miller, a Navy cook, heroically shot down multiple Japanese bombers during the 1941 Pearl Harbor attack and was awarded the Navy Cross posthumously.
- Miller’s family has sought an upgrade of his award to the Medal of Honor in recognition of his valor.
- No US Navy aircraft carrier has ever been named after a sitting president, making the potential renaming after Trump controversial.
