07-09-2003, 07:15 PM
Why name SSN-23 "Jimmy Carter"?
Because somebody had a bit of wit. At least this was a naming that had some relevance, Carter having served on submarines and worked in the program to create nuclear powered submarines.
Naval service of Jimmy Carter
By the way, I think that naming any of these with contemporary names of politicians, or politically significant individuals (such as MacArthur) is a bad idea. The winds of political change are too variable, and can result in those names becoming undesirable long before their service is finished.
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Because somebody had a bit of wit. At least this was a naming that had some relevance, Carter having served on submarines and worked in the program to create nuclear powered submarines.
Naval service of Jimmy Carter
By the way, I think that naming any of these with contemporary names of politicians, or politically significant individuals (such as MacArthur) is a bad idea. The winds of political change are too variable, and can result in those names becoming undesirable long before their service is finished.
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