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Fort Liberty Renamed Back to Fort Bragg Honoring WWII Hero

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth reinstates the name Fort Bragg, honoring WWII hero PFC Roland L. Bragg, reversing a 2023 name change aimed at removing Confederate honors.

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  1. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth renames Army base Fort Liberty to Fort Bragg

    The decision to revert the name back to Fort Bragg reflects a controversial shift away from the progress made in re-examining the legacy of Confederate symbols within military institutions.

    Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth renames Army base Fort Liberty to Fort Bragg

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  2. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth renames Fort Liberty back to Fort Bragg

    The renaming of Fort Bragg, a decision that reverses a long-standing tribute to a Confederate general, is a necessary step that reflects a deeper commitment to honoring those who truly exemplify valor and sacrifice for the nation.

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  3. Pete Hegseth moves to restore Fort Bragg's name, but with key difference

    The decision to restore Fort Bragg's name, while framed as an honor to a WWII soldier, risks reinforcing the contentious legacy of the Confederate general it was originally named after.

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  4. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth Changes 'Fort Liberty' Back to 'Fort Bragg'

    The decision to revert Fort Liberty back to its original name, Fort Bragg, not only honors the legacy of a distinguished World War II veteran but also serves as a decisive shift away from the recent politically charged name changes that obscured the base's storied history.

    Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth Changes 'Fort Liberty' Back to 'Fort Bragg'

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  5. Hegseth renames North Carolina military base Fort Roland L. Bragg

    The renaming of Fort Bragg back from Fort Liberty reflects a troubling tendency to selectively honor individuals while bypassing the difficult legacy of those who once held the base’s name.

    Hegseth renames North Carolina military base Fort Roland L. Bragg

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  6. Pentagon to restore Fort Liberty's name to Fort Bragg

    The decision to revert back to the name Fort Bragg aims to honor a different legacy while still recognizing the proud history and contributions of those who served there.

    Pentagon to restore Fort Liberty's name to Fort Bragg

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Feb 11th, 2025, 3:10 AM ET

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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth renames Fort Liberty back to Fort Bragg, honoring Pfc. Roland L. Bragg, a WWII hero, rather than the Confederate general it was named after. This decision reverses a name change made under the Biden administration aimed at addressing the legacy of Confederate figures. Hegseth's move comes as part of a broader effort to recognize military service while sidestepping congressional bans on names honoring Confederates. The change highlights the base's extensive military history amid ongoing debates around race and legacy in America.

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