US Navy may rename aircraft carrier honoring Pearl Harbor hero Doris Miller, possibly for Trump

The U.S. Navy is reportedly considering a significant change to the naming of one of its new aircraft carriers, which was slated to honor African American sailor Doris Miller. Miller was celebrated for his heroic actions during the attack on Pearl Harbor.

According to CNN, citing three sources, internal discussions have explored the possibility of naming the carrier after the sitting president, Donald Trump. This potential move is described as unprecedented, as it would honor a current president with a vessel before their term concludes.

During Donald Trump's first term, the Navy had announced that the Ford-class aircraft carrier would be named the USS Doris Miller. It remains unclear what name the Navy ultimately intends to bestow upon the ship. Beyond the discussion involving Trump, one source indicated that the Navy is also considering naming a different warship after Miller and is recommending him for the Medal of Honor, the nation's highest military decoration for valor.

Thomas Bledsoe, Miller's great-grandson, stated that his family had not been informed about the change in plans or the renewed effort to award his great-uncle the Medal of Honor. The family has been campaigning for years to secure this prestigious honor for the heroic sailor. Bledsoe described the Navy's initiative regarding the Medal of Honor as "very positive."

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