The U.S. Navy has christened a ship named after slain gay rights leader Harvey Milk
Milk served in the Navy in the 1950s, but was discharged after being questioned about his sexual orientation. He became the first openly gay elected official in California before his death in 1978.
The U.S. Navy has launched and christened a ship named for the slain gay rights leader Harvey Milk, who served in the Navy during the Korean War but was discharged after being questioned about his sexual orientation.
The 742 foot long ship that launched from San Diego on Saturday
