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The USS Carl Vinson was named for a longtime Democratic congressman from Georgia who became influential on naval affairs.
reported by one outlet so far · Reported fact · first recorded Aug 21, 4:30 PM
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ABC NewsLean left · Aug 21, 4:01 PM
The USS Carl Vinson was named for longtime Democratic congressman from Georgia who became influential on naval affairs
Details: example of exception to president-naming convention for carriers