Navy mulls stripping Black war hero’s name from aircraft carrier for Trump: Sources
Sources familiar said that these discussions have been going on most of the summer.
Sources reveal Navy officials are deliberating whether to remove the name of World War II hero Doris Miller from the new aircraft carrier and potentially rename the ship after President Donald Trump. The USS Doris Miller, a Ford-class carrier, was christened during Trump's first administration in a ceremony on Martin Luther King Jr. Day in 2020.
Miller, a Black sailor, displayed extraordinary bravery during the attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941 by aiding the wounded captain and firing a gun despite lacking formal training. He was awarded the Navy Cross for his actions, a significant recognition at a time when racial segregation dominated the military. Miller passed away in 1943, and the USS Doris Miller remains the only aircraft carrier named for a Black American and an enlisted service member.
The White House has referred questions to the Pentagon, which has not provided a response. A Navy spokesperson stated they have no announcement to share currently. However, discussions about renaming the carrier have been ongoing during the summer.
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