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Navy Carrier Name Change Rumors | Virginia Beach News
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The Navy may rename the first aircraft carrier honoring a Black hero, Doris Miller, to honor Donald Trump — sparking outrage from Miller’s family and lawmakers who call it a disgraceful act of vanity. Miller, a WWII hero who saved lives during Pearl Harbor without training, is being honored for the first time with a carrier named after him — a milestone that now faces potential erasure. His great-nephew called it a “shock,” while Senator Warner condemned the idea as “unbecoming.” The ship’s keel-laying is set for late 2026, and while the Navy says no announcement is forthcoming, the controversy has ignited national debate over history, representation, and presidential ego.
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