Navy may name new carrier after Trump, not WWII hero
The U.S. Navy is considering renaming an aircraft carrier that was planned to honor a Black war hero from Pearl Harbor. According to reporting, officials are weighing whether to name it after a different person instead. The proposal has drawn attention because it involves changing a tribute to a historical figure.
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4 sourcesNavy may name new carrier after Trump and not WWII hero
Navy mulls stripping Black war hero’s name from aircraft carrier for Trump: Sources
Navy in Talks to Rename Ship After Trump Instead of Black War Hero
Navy discusses renaming aircraft carrier after Trump instead of heroic Black sailor
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21 sourcesNAACP slams Navy's reported talks to swap war hero's name on carrier with Trump's
Navy considers renaming carrier honoring Black war hero for President Trump
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2 articlesBacklash as US navy carrier set to honor Black war hero may reportedly be renamed after Trump
‘Shouldn’t be renamed at all’: senator attacks Navy’s reported consideration of honoring Trump instead of Black war hero – live
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2 developments- Aug 20Navy reportedly weighs renaming aircraft carrier for Trump
- Aug 23Only center coverage:NAACP slams Navy's reported talks to swap war hero's name on carrier with Trump's
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Quiet for 56 daysLast development · Aug 23 — NAACP slams Navy's reported talks to swap war hero's name on carrier with Trump's
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