Navy Discusses Renaming Aircraft Carrier After Trump

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“Navy leadership is discussing renaming a Navy aircraft carrier after President Donald Trump,” NBC News reports.“The ship, which is still under construction, has been set to be named the USS Doris Miller in honor of an enlisted sailor who famously staffed an anti-aircraft gun during the attack on Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, during World War II despite not having been trained on the weapon. Miller, a mess attendant, grabbed the gun during the attack and is credited with shooting down at least one Japanese plane and dragging wounded U.S. sailors to safety.”“Miller was the first Black service member to receive the Navy Cross — the Navy’s second-highest honor.”CNN: U.S. Navy considering renaming carrier slated to honor Black war hero, potentially switching it to Trump.