Navy To Name Ship After Ruth Bader Ginsburg

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Judicial icon Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, a beacon of hope for women’s rights in America, passed away in September 2020, but her legacy will last forever. Almost two years after her death, the high court’s liberal lioness will receive one of her greatest honors yet.

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Yesterday, Navy Secretary Carlos Del Toro announced that the next John Lewis-class replenishment oiler — a ship used to refuel carrier strike groups at sea — will be named after the late Justice Ginsburg. (And no, it won’t be called the USS Notorious R.B.G.) Here’s a statement from Del Toro:

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“As we close out women’s history month, it is my absolute honor to name the next T-AO after the Honorable Ruth Bader Ginsburg. She is a historic figure who vigorously advocated for women’s rights and gender equality,” said Del Toro. “As Secretary of the Navy, it is my aim to ensure equality and eliminate gender discrimination across the Department of the Navy. She is instrumental to why we now have women of all backgrounds, experiences and talents serving within our ranks, side by side with their male Sailor and Marine counterparts.”

Replenishment oilers like the future USNS Ruth Bader Ginsburg are traditionally named after those who fought for civil and human rights. Ginsburg’s ship is the eighth among others that are named for American heroes like John Lewis, Harvey Milk, Earl Warren, Robert F. Kennedy, Lucy Stone, Sojourner Truth, and Thurgood Marshall.

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Ginsburg’s daughter, Professor Jane Ginsburg of Columbia Law School, will serve as the ship’s sponsor. In that role, she’ll participate in all of the ship’s milestones, such as its keel laying ceremony, christening, and commissioning.

Congratulations to Ginsburg and her family on this well-earned tribute.

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SECNAV Names Future Replenishment Oiler Ship Ruth Bader Ginsburg
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Navy ship to be named after Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg
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