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Originally Posted by Ocikat
Not a bit of disrespect intended for Gabrielle Giffords or her service to our country. I hope she has a complete recovery and returns to politics, I was a bit sadened that she is stepping down though I do understand and wish her and her family nothing but the best. I just question in my mind if naming a military ship after her is appropriate. I realize that she didn't suggest this either
Ladybugs; I'd be interested to know the 13 living people and the 17 women, could you post or send me a message? thanks
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Those stats were included in the news reports about the USS Gabrielle Giffords. But research doesn't take long these days!
Article about ships named after living people:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of...ving_Americans
Article about ships named after women:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of...ed_after_women