Renaming of Fort Bragg to Fort Roland L. Bragg

SOURCE www.npr.org
The U.S. Army base formerly known as Fort Bragg, renamed Fort Liberty in 2023, will now be called Fort Roland L. Bragg in honor of WWII hero Pfc. Bragg. The renaming is part of a broader initiative to remove Confederate references from military installations.

Key Points

  • Fort Bragg, originally named after Confederate general Braxton Bragg, was renamed Fort Liberty in 2023
  • The base will now be named Fort Roland L. Bragg in honor of WWII hero Pfc. Bragg
  • The renaming is part of a broader initiative to remove Confederate references from military installations

Pros

  • Honoring a WWII hero's bravery and service
  • Removing Confederate references from military installations

Cons

  • Costly process of physically changing signs and infrastructure