Coverage dated January 13, 2025

Biden announces new aircraft carriers will be named for Clinton, Bush

Headline from Fox7 Austin

President Joe Biden said former Presidents Bill Clinton and George W. Bush were "deeply humbled" by the news.

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  1. Fox7 Austin

    Biden announces new aircraft carriers will be named for Clinton, Bush (opens Fox7 Austin)

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    Fox7 Austin's feed description

    President Joe Biden said former Presidents Bill Clinton and George W. Bush were "deeply humbled" by the news.

  2. The Hill

    Biden names Navy aircraft carriers after Clinton, Bush (opens The Hill)

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    The Hill's feed description

    President Biden on Monday named Navy aircraft carriers after former Presidents Clinton and George W. Bush. “I am proud to announce that the next two Gerald R. Ford-class nuclear-powered aircraft carriers will be named for two former presidents: Bill Clinton and George W.

  3. CBS News

    Aircraft carriers will be named for George W. Bush and Bill Clinton, Biden announces (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    The latest line of U.S. carriers is named for Gerald R. Ford, and another of the multi-billion-dollar ships bears John F. Kennedy's name.

  4. Military.com

    2 New Ford-Class Aircraft Carriers Will Be Named After Former Presidents Bill Clinton, George W. Bush (opens Military.com)

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    Military.com's feed description

    While the White House publicized the decision, the responsibility and authority to name ships lies squarely in the hands of the Navy secretary.

  5. Fox News

    Biden announces names of future aircraft carriers: USS William J Clinton, George W Bush (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    President Biden announced the names of new Navy aircraft carriers: USS William J. Clinton and USS George W. Bush, which will be constructed in "years ahead."

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