NAACP slams Navy’s reported talks to swap war hero’s name on carrier with Trump’s
Summary
The NAACP President Derrick Johnson criticized the U.S. Navy after reports said the Navy considered changing the name of the USS Doris Miller, an aircraft carrier named after a Black World War II hero, possibly replacing it with President Donald Trump’s name. Johnson called the idea disrespectful in a public message.Key Facts
- The USS Doris Miller is an aircraft carrier named after Doris Miller, a Black war hero from World War II.
- Reports said the Navy discussed renaming this ship.
- President Donald Trump’s name was reportedly considered as the new name.
- NAACP President Derrick Johnson spoke out against this plan.
- Johnson described the potential renaming as offensive to the legacy of Doris Miller.
- The NAACP is an organization that advocates for the rights of Black Americans.
- The Navy has not confirmed final decisions about the ship’s name change.
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