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Congressional Research Service Report: 'Navy Ship Names: Background for Congress'
October 01, 2020
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. RS22478) entitled "Navy Ship Names: Background for Congress". Here are excerpts of the report issued on Sept. 30 and written by specialist in naval affairs Ronald O'Rourke:

Names for Navy ships traditionally have been chosen and announced by the Secretary of the Navy, under the direction of the President and in accordance with rules prescribed by Congress.

Rules for . . .

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