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Navy weighs renaming carrier slated to honor Black war hero, potentially switching it to Trump
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· August 21, 2026
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Key points The carrier was previously set to be named the USS Doris Miller, in honor of a Black sailor who played a heroic role during the attack on Pearl Harbor. The US Navy is considering renaming an aircraft carrier that is currently under construction.
The US Navy is considering renaming an aircraft carrier that is currently under construction. The carrier was previously set to be named the USS Doris Miller, in honor of a Black sailor who played a heroic role during the attack on Pearl Harbor. Internal discussions are underway to potentially change the name, with some sources indicating that it could be renamed to honor President Donald Trump.
Further details about the potential name change are not available, but it is noted that renaming an aircraft carrier after a sitting president would be an unprecedented move.
More information on this development can be found through the source.
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Category: News Published: August 21, 2026 Source: WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News Reading time: 1 min
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