Destroyers are often named after Medal of Honor recipients, while aircraft carriers are usually named after presidents, and ship-naming authority lies with the Navy secretary, though defense secretaries are often deeply involved in carrier naming decisions.

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Destroyers are often named after Medal of Honor recipients, but aircraft carriers are usually named after presidents

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Ship-naming authority lies with the Navy secretary

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Defense secretaries are often deeply involved in decisions to name aircraft carriers

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