Sen. Cory Booker Introduces Legislation to Preserve USS Doris Miller's Name Amid Controversy
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Senator Cory Booker (D-N.J.) has introduced legislation aimed at preventing the Navy from renaming the future USS Doris Miller after President Donald Trump. Doris Miller, a Black World War II hero, served aboard the USS West Virginia and became the first Black service member to receive the Navy Cross for his bravery during the Pearl Harbor attack.
The proposed renaming has sparked significant backlash from veterans, lawmakers, and Miller's family, who view it as an attempt to erase a crucial milestone in naval history. The USS Doris Miller, named in 2020 during Trump's presidency, would be the first aircraft carrier named after a Black American and the first to honor an enlisted sailor's actions.
Booker's legislation, introduced on September 30 and referred to the Senate Armed Services Committee, seeks to maintain the ship's name. He stated, "No president should ever christen or rename a warship in his own honor, and no American hero should be erased to make room for one." No further timeline was disclosed at the time of publication.
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Bill Would Block Navy From Replacing Carrier's Doris Miller Name for Trump's
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