US navy carrier set to honor Black war hero may reportedly be renamed after Trump
Summary
The US Navy had planned to name a new aircraft carrier USS Doris Miller to honor a Black war hero from World War II. Reports now suggest the Navy may rename the ship after President Donald Trump, which has caused criticism.Key Facts
- The aircraft carrier was originally named USS Doris Miller to honor a Black sailor who showed heroism at Pearl Harbor.
- Doris Miller was a cook who defended his ship against Japanese bombers in 1941 without formal weapons training.
- Miller died in 1943 when his ship was torpedoed, and he was awarded the Navy Cross for bravery.
- Miller’s family has asked for his award to be upgraded to the Medal of Honor.
- No US Navy aircraft carrier has ever been named after a sitting president before.
- Reports say the Navy is considering renaming the carrier after President Donald Trump.
- Critics, including Senator Mark Kelly, oppose renaming the ship because of Miller’s heroism and past comments by Trump about servicemembers.
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