


Trump Proposes Restoration of Confederate Names for Army Bases
Former President Trump plans to restore the names of seven Army bases honoring Confederate leaders, coinciding with the Army's 250th anniversary celebrations.

The Silence of the Generals

The Atlantic
Overview
- President Trump announced plans to restore names of seven Army bases that honored Confederate figures, including Fort Hood and Fort Bragg.
- The bases were renamed in 2023 under the Biden administration, but Trump aims to revert them back to their original names.
- Restoration of the names would require congressional approval through new legislation, as previous changes were made by Congress.
- The announcement aligns with the Army's 250th anniversary celebration on June 14, featuring a military parade in Washington, D.C.
- Trump previously vetoed a bill for an independent commission on name changes, but Congress overrode his veto, leading to the current situation.
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Analysis
Left
Restore names of seven military bases honoring Confederate leaders, reflecting ongoing political tensions.
Several military bases are being renamed, including Fort Pickett, Fort Hood, Fort Gordon, Fort Rucker, Fort Polk, Fort A.P. Hill, and Fort Robert E. Lee.


The US Army will restore the names of seven Army bases that previously honored Confederate leaders.

President Trump delivered a speech at Fort Bragg that was described as a ramble full of grievance and anger.

Center
Acknowledge service members by renaming military bases, moving away from Confederate associations.
The bases will officially recognize other service members, not Confederates, going forward.

President Donald Trump says he's restoring the names of military bases that the U.S. changed because they paid tribute to Confederate soldiers.

Right
Restore Confederate names to military bases previously renamed by the Biden administration.
President Trump ordered the restoration of Confederate names to seven Army bases.



Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth changed the name of Fort Liberty back to Fort Bragg earlier this year.



Several forts, including Fort Pickett, Fort Hood, Fort Gordon, Fort Rucker, Fort Polk, Fort A.P. Hill, and Fort Robert E. Lee, are being restored.


In 2023, the Biden administration renamed seven bases as part of a process that began in 2021.


Trump announced he is restoring the names of several U.S. Army bases changed under Biden.

Left
Restore names of seven military bases honoring Confederate leaders, reflecting ongoing political tensions.
Several military bases are being renamed, including Fort Pickett, Fort Hood, Fort Gordon, Fort Rucker, Fort Polk, Fort A.P. Hill, and Fort Robert E. Lee.


The US Army will restore the names of seven Army bases that previously honored Confederate leaders.

President Trump delivered a speech at Fort Bragg that was described as a ramble full of grievance and anger.

Center
Acknowledge service members by renaming military bases, moving away from Confederate associations.
The bases will officially recognize other service members, not Confederates, going forward.

President Donald Trump says he's restoring the names of military bases that the U.S. changed because they paid tribute to Confederate soldiers.

Right
Restore Confederate names to military bases previously renamed by the Biden administration.
President Trump ordered the restoration of Confederate names to seven Army bases.



Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth changed the name of Fort Liberty back to Fort Bragg earlier this year.



Several forts, including Fort Pickett, Fort Hood, Fort Gordon, Fort Rucker, Fort Polk, Fort A.P. Hill, and Fort Robert E. Lee, are being restored.


In 2023, the Biden administration renamed seven bases as part of a process that began in 2021.


Trump announced he is restoring the names of several U.S. Army bases changed under Biden.

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