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USS United States: A 'Bomber' Aircraft Carrier That Caused a 'Navy Revolt'
Summary and Key Points: The CVA-58, a proposed U.S. Navy supercarrier designed for strategic nuclear bombing, was canceled in 1949 amidst intense inter-service rivalry and budget cuts. Dubbed USS United States, the carrier was intended to operate heavy …