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Navy Considers Renaming Doris Miller Carrier | Texas News
The U.S. Navy is reportedly considering renaming a Gerald R. Ford-class aircraft carrier after World War II hero Doris Miller — the first African American to earn the Navy Cross — in favor of President Trump, a move that would be historic and deeply controversial. Miller’s bravery at Pearl Harbor, where he manned an antiaircraft gun and saved lives despite lacking combat training, remains a symbol of courage and progress, especially in Texas, where his legacy is honored through institutions like Austin’s community auditorium. His family, who have long advocated for him to receive the Medal of…
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