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<span>The renaming directive was issued through a memorandum from the Office of the Secretary of the Navy, stating the move aligns with President Trump and Hegseth's objectives to "reestablish the warrior culture" within the military.</span

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The renaming directive was issued through a memorandum from the Office of the Secretary of the Navy, stating the move aligns with President Trump and Hegseth's objectives to "reestablish the warrior culture" within the military.

<span>Harvey Milk served as a Navy diving officer from 1951 to 1955 during the Korean War before being forced out with an "Other Than Honorable" discharge after being questioned about his sexual orientation, later becoming one of the first openly gay elected officials in U.S. history.</span

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Harvey Milk served as a Navy diving officer from 1951 to 1955 during the Korean War before being forced out with an "Other Than Honorable" discharge after being questioned about his sexual orientation, later becoming one of the first openly gay elected officials in U.S. history.

<span>The Navy is also considering renaming other ships in the John Lewis class named after civil rights leaders, including vessels honoring Thurgood Marshall, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Harriet Tubman, Cesar Chavez, Dolores Huerta, Lucy Stone and Medgar Evers.</span

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The Navy is also considering renaming other ships in the John Lewis class named after civil rights leaders, including vessels honoring Thurgood Marshall, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Harriet Tubman, Cesar Chavez, Dolores Huerta, Lucy Stone and Medgar Evers.

<span>Democratic leaders including Nancy Pelosi and Gavin Newsom condemned the renaming as "shameful" and "spiteful," while some conservatives defended the move, with critics citing allegations about Milk's personal relationships.</span

Breitbart

Democratic leaders including Nancy Pelosi and Gavin Newsom condemned the renaming as "shameful" and "spiteful," while some conservatives defended the move, with critics citing allegations about Milk's personal relationships.

<span>The renaming represents part of Hegseth's broader campaign to eliminate diversity, equity and inclusion programs from the Pentagon, including his January directive titled "Identity Months Dead at DoD" that banned official recognition of heritage months.</span

Advocate.com

The renaming represents part of Hegseth's broader campaign to eliminate diversity, equity and inclusion programs from the Pentagon, including his January directive titled "Identity Months Dead at DoD" that banned official recognition of heritage months.

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Navy Orders Removal of Harvey Milk Name

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Stripping Harvey Milk's name from this ship is pure bigotry disguised as military reform. Milk was a decorated Korean War veteran who served his country with honor before being forced out for his sexual orientation. This erasure of LGBTQ+ history weakens our military's commitment to equality.

<span>Stripping Harvey Milk's name from this ship is pure bigotry disguised as military reform. Milk was a decorated Korean War veteran who served his country with honor before being forced out for his sexual orientation. This erasure of LGBTQ+ history weakens our military's commitment to equality.</span>

Navy to Rename Ship Honoring Gay Rights Leader Harvey Milk

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