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August 21, 2026
Navy Leadership Discusses Renaming USS Doris Miller After Donald Trump
- The USS Doris Miller was named to honor a Black sailor's bravery during Pearl Harbor, making it significant as the first aircraft carrier named after a Black enlisted sailor.
- Navy officials are in discussions to rename the carrier after former President Donald Trump, a decision that has been ongoing for several months.
- Miller's family has not been informed about the name change proposal or the ongoing consideration for his Medal of Honor.
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- Navy considers scrapping plan to name carrier after Black hero so it can be named for TrumpAug 21, 2026 at 2:00 AM · Independent
- Navy discusses renaming aircraft carrier after Trump instead of heroic Black sailorAug 21, 2026 at 2:41 AM · NBC