Who was Doris Miller? Is Trump behind US Navy's effort to rename aircraft carrier named after Pearl Harbor hero?
US Navy may rename an aircraft carrier honoring Black WWII hero Doris Miller after Donald Trump, sparking controversy over the Pearl Harbor hero’s legacy.
The US Navy is reportedly considering renaming an upcoming aircraft carrier after Doris Miller, the first Black sailor to receive the Navy Cross. According to CNN, the ship was initially planned to be named USS Doris Miller, commissioned in 2020 during Trump's first term. However, the decision to rename is unclear, with some sources suggesting the possibility of naming it USS Donald Trump instead.
One source cites pressure from the Trump administration, but there is no official confirmation from the White House. The US Navy is reportedly under a time crunch, as the keel laying ceremony is scheduled for this year. While Miller's family has not been informed of the potential name change, they have expressed their desire for him to receive the Medal of Honor posthumously.
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