The US Navy is working to rename an aircraft carrier under construction that was set to honor Black WWII hero Doris Miller, who was hailed for his heroic actions during the attack on Pearl Harbor, three sources familiar with internal discussions told CNN. It’s unclear what the Navy is seeking to change the name of the carrier to, though two of the sources said there have been internal conversations about renaming it to honor Trump. In a CNN Exclusive, the great nephew of Doris Miller speaks to Laura Coates. He says this isn’t just about a name on a ship, “it’s about an opportunity and a goal. It’s about what it means to be an American and it’s also about how we as a community can grow as one.” Also, retired US Navy chief…
How did the great nephew of Doris Miller describe the importance of the ship's name?
The great nephew of Doris Miller stated that the name is about more than just a name on a ship; he described it as "an opportunity and a goal," "what it means to be an American," and "how we as a community can grow as one."
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To what name is the aircraft carrier potentially being changed according to internal discussions?
While it is unclear what the Navy is seeking to change the name of the carrier to, two sources familiar with internal discussions told CNN that there have been conversations about renaming it to honor Trump.
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What is the US Navy currently doing regarding the aircraft carrier intended to honor Black WWII hero Doris Miller?
The US Navy is working to rename an aircraft carrier under construction that was originally set to honor Doris Miller, who was recognized for his heroic actions during the attack on Pearl Harbor.
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