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.

While the White House publicized the decision, the responsibility and authority to name ships lies squarely in the hands of the Navy secretary.

The White House announced that the Navy chose to name the fifth and sixth Gerald R. Ford-class aircraft carriers as USS William J. Clinton (CVN-82) and

President Joe Biden, President-elect Donald Trump and former Presidents Bill Clinton, George W ... respect,” Biden said. Steven Ford, the son of former President Gerald Ford, read a eulogy written by Gerald Ford before he died in 2006.

Future Gerald R. Ford-class nuclear-powered US aircraft carriers will be named after former presidents Bill Clinton and George W. Bush.

President Jimmy Carter’s state funeral was filled with personal stories, humorous anecdotes, highlights of the former president’s achievements and touching musical numbers.

Biden’s living predecessors – Bill Clinton, George W ... “he worshipped the Prince of Peace". Steven Ford, the son of President Gerald Ford, spoke next and told Carter's children ...

Two new U.S. aircraft carriers will be named after former Presidents Bill Clinton and George W. Bush, President Joe Biden announced Monday.

Washington — All five living U.S. presidents are attending Jimmy Carter's funeral at the National Cathedral in Washington, D.C., on Thursday, a rare occurrence that marks the first time the leaders have gathered publicly since 2018.