The Navy is considering 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 talking about changing the name. They want to honor Donald Trump instead. This has raised questions about what the Navy prioritizes in heroes. Or, it could be because they want to pay tribute to another 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