Navy mulls stripping Black war hero’s name from aircraft carrier for Trump: Sources
Summary
The U.S. Navy is considering removing the name of World War II Black hero Doris "Dorie" Miller from a new aircraft carrier and possibly renaming it after President Donald Trump. The carrier, currently being built in Virginia, was originally named USS Doris Miller to honor Miller’s bravery during the Pearl Harbor attack.Key Facts
- Doris "Dorie" Miller was a Black service member who fought heroically during the 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor without formal gun training.
- Miller helped save his wounded captain and shot down at least one Japanese plane during the attack.
- He received the Navy Cross, a high military honor, at a time when the military was still racially segregated.
- Miller died in 1943 when the USS Liscome Bay was torpedoed, killing many sailors.
- The USS Doris Miller will be the first aircraft carrier named after a Black American and an enlisted service member.
- The Navy has been discussing renaming the carrier after President Donald Trump during the summer of 2026.
- The Navy and Pentagon have not officially commented on the renaming talks.
- Miller may soon have his Navy Cross upgraded to the Medal of Honor, the highest U.S. military award for bravery.
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