Renaming of Fort Liberty to Fort Bragg
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth signed a memo to rename Fort Liberty back to Fort Bragg, this time honoring World War II hero Pfc. Roland L. Bragg instead of the Confederate general Braxton Bragg. The renaming was part of an initiative following the George Floyd protests to rename military installations named after Confederate soldiers.
Key Points
- Renaming from Fort Liberty to Fort Bragg to honor Pfc. Roland L. Bragg
- Initiative following the 2020 George Floyd protests to rename bases named after Confederate soldiers
Pros
- Honoring a World War II hero, Pfc. Roland L. Bragg
- Aligning with the initiative to rename military installations named after Confederate soldiers
Cons
- Potential confusion with the previous renaming of Fort Liberty