The latest line of U.S. carriers is named for Gerald R. Ford, and another of the multi-billion-dollar ships bears John F. Kennedy's name.

Former president George W. Bush took the internet by storm during the 2025 Inauguration of President Donald Trump, where the 43rd president seemed to have a playful moment during the proceedings.

Today, @USNavy named two future Gerald R. Ford-class aircraft carriers as the future USS William J. Clinton (CVN 82) and USS George W. Bush (CVN 83). Like their namesakes, these two future carriers, and the crews who sail them, will work to safeguard our national security, remind… pic.twitter.com/lrLMW8fFFi

Former first lady Laura Bush joined her husband, former President George W. Bush, at Donald Trump’s 2025 inauguration ceremony on Monday in Washington, D.C. She wore a rust-colored dress, accessorized with a signature pearl necklace.

Former President George W. Bush was spotted at the inauguration of Donald Trump. See pictures of the former president here.

Donald Trump’s second inauguration as the 47th President of the United States took place on Monday in Washington, D.C. Following tradition, the day began with a worship service at St. John’s Episcopal Church and a White House meeting between incoming and outgoing presidents.

While the White House publicized the decision, the responsibility and authority to name ships lies squarely in the hands of the Navy secretary.

Two new U.S. aircraft carriers will be named after former Presidents Bill Clinton and George W. Bush, President Joe Biden announced Monday. "When I personally delivered the news to Bill and George, they were deeply humbled,

The Navy will name two future Gerald R. Ford-class aircraft carriers for former presidents Bill Clinton and George W. Bush.

Two nuclear-powered aircraft carriers, to be constructed "in the years ahead," will carry the names of former President Bill Clinton and former President George W. Bush, the White House announced Monday.

President Biden announced the names of new Navy aircraft carriers: USS William J. Clinton and USS George W. Bush, which will be constructed in "years ahead."