Aircraft carriers will be named for George W. Bush and Bill Clinton ...
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.
www.cbsnews.comDirect answer: As of late 2024 and into 2025, new Ford-class aircraft carriers have been announced to be named after Presidents Bill Clinton and George W. Bush, with construction expected to proceed in the coming years. The names are USS William J. Clinton (CVN-80) and USS George W. Bush (CVN-81). [citation: multiple outlets reporting official naming announcements in 2025 and 2024–25 coverage][3][5][7]
Context and notes:
- The Navy’s Ford-class carriers continue the tradition of naming major ships after prominent national figures, including presidents.[3]
- Public reporting in early 2025 confirmed the Clinton and Bush names, with ongoing details about schedule and delivery yet to be determined as construction progresses.[5][7]
- Earlier carriers in the Ford class include the lead ship USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN-78) and USS John F. Kennedy (CVN-79), with future ships following the same naming convention.[5][3]
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