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Navy weighs renaming carrier slated to honor Black war hero, potentially switching it to Trump
Summary by The Nashville Editorial Desk Haley Britzky, Pamela Brown, CNN , as published by NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate)
· August 21, 2026
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Key points The Navy's plans are still unclear, and further details are not available. The US Navy is considering renaming an aircraft carrier that is currently under construction.
The US Navy is considering renaming an aircraft carrier that is currently under construction. The carrier was previously set to be named the USS Doris Miller, in honor of a Black sailor who played a heroic role during the attack on Pearl Harbor. It is unclear what the new name would be, but internal discussions have included the possibility of naming it after President Donald Trump.
This would be an unprecedented move, as aircraft carriers are not typically named after sitting presidents. The Navy's plans are still unclear, and further details are not available.
More information on the potential renaming and the Navy's plans can be found through other sources.
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Category: News Published: August 21, 2026 Source: NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate) Reading time: 1 min
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