Biden names two aircraft carriers after Bill Clinton and George W. Bush

Published January 14, 2025 11:17am ET



President Joe Biden announced that the next two aircraft carriers will be named after former Presidents Bill Clinton and George W. Bush.

The vessels will be officially designated the USS William J. Clinton (CVN 82) and the USS George W. Bush (CVN 83). Neither has begun construction yet, but both are due to be commissioned in the mid-2030s. Biden said he told Clinton and Bush about the decision in person.

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