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Some US aircraft carriers are named after significant battles in the American War of independence in which the Americans were victorious (Lexington, Saratoga, Cowpens ETC). Why was the battle of Trenton (a major victory where the Delaware River was crossed) never accorded the same honor?

by /u/oppleTANK in /r/AskHistorians

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