Re: For You Navy History Buffs - 4th Ford Class Aircraft Carrier Name

Originally Posted by
CubersWrist
Usually carriers get named after presidents (Enterprise being the exception). Subs get named after cities and states (depending on fast attack vs boomer). Amphibious ships are named after famous battles (ie Iwo Jima). Destroyers after medal of honor people etc.
Carriers have long been named for presidents, but the JFK was the start of the naming alone of presidents (Except for Nimitz) Why not use Lexington, or Yorktown.. Yorktown would be the 3rd carries to carry the name.....
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