Congressional Research Service Report: 'Navy Ship Names - Background for Congress' (Part 1 of 2)
December 04, 2020
December 04, 2020
WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. RS22478) entitled "Navy Ship Names: Background for Congress" by specialist in naval affairs Ronald O'Rourke:
Summary
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 giving certain types of names to certain types of Navy s . . .
Summary
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 giving certain types of names to certain types of Navy s . . .