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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Brendan Rascius

Navy considers scrapping plan to name carrier after Black hero so it can be named for Trump

The U.S. Navy is considering changing the name of a new aircraft carrier that had been designated to honor Doris Miller, a Black sailor celebrated for his actions during the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor during World War II, according to a new report.

The vessel — a Ford-class carrier now under construction — was to be named the USS Doris Miller, officials said during Donald Trump’s first term.

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