...what your question is but since Maury had previously taken an oath, then engaged in rebellion against the country he swore an oath to--sound familiar?--he stuck his own head into the noose.

However, Section 3 of the 14th Amendment also provides for the 'rehabilitation' of such individuals so there was always a congressional mechanism to restore Maury to good graces. I don't know if that was ever done...if so, then he is off the hook, so to speak. And if Maury was so restored, then the ship should not have been renamed.

RS