Who Is Doris Miller? US Aircraft Carrier Could Be Renamed After Trump
Reports have suggested the aircraft carrier named after the Pearl Harbor hero could be renamed for President Donald Trump.
The U.S. Navy is reportedly considering renaming the upcoming USS Doris Miller aircraft carrier, potentially in honor of President Donald Trump. This decision has sparked criticism from lawmakers and veterans advocates, drawing attention to one of America's most celebrated enlisted sailors. The Ford-class aircraft carrier, designated CVN-81, was originally named after Doris "Dorie" Miller during President Trump's first term in 2020.
Miller, a Black sailor, is remembered for his heroic actions during the Pearl Harbor attack in 1941, where he saved fellow sailors and manned an anti-aircraft gun despite having no formal training. He became the first Black sailor to receive the Navy Cross, the highest decoration for valor in the U.S. military. The potential name change would be unprecedented, as aircraft carriers have traditionally been named after past presidents, lawmakers, or major national figures, but never a sitting president.
Arizona Senator Mark Kelly, a former Navy pilot, expressed strong opposition to the proposal, stating that the carrier should not be renamed for President Trump due to his denigration of servicemembers like Dorie Miller.
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