Consider naming a new carrier "Forrestal"

Todd Ryan
Todd Ryan
Lafayette, TN, United StatesCreated February 7, 2014

Consider naming a new carrier "Forrestal"

Todd Ryan
Todd Ryan
Lafayette, TN, United States
Created February 7, 2014

The Issue

The name "Forrestal" is distinctly recognized by any sailor in the US Navy. After attempts to have her preserved as a museum failed, the Navy decided to sell her to the ship recyclers. For the 134 sailors that lost their lives on 29 July, 1967, and countless other reasons, we ask that a new aircraft carrier be designated "Forrestal" to pay homage to the first Secretary of Defense and the worlds first super carrier. 

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The Issue

The name "Forrestal" is distinctly recognized by any sailor in the US Navy. After attempts to have her preserved as a museum failed, the Navy decided to sell her to the ship recyclers. For the 134 sailors that lost their lives on 29 July, 1967, and countless other reasons, we ask that a new aircraft carrier be designated "Forrestal" to pay homage to the first Secretary of Defense and the worlds first super carrier. 

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Ray Mabus - Secretary of the Navy
Ray Mabus - Secretary of the Navy

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Petition created on February 7, 2014