Fort Liberty will officially revert to its former name, Fort Bragg, reflecting a broader initiative to replace Confederate symbols. Initially renamed in 2023 after pressure to remove Confederate symbols, the name change will honor Pfc. Roland L. Bragg, a World War II veteran. This renaming, backed by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, aims to honor a new legacy while acknowledging the complex history of the installation. Critics have expressed concerns that the move may be an attempt to distract from ongoing issues around the renaming process and its significance.
"The short-lived existence of Fort Liberty is set to an end Friday when the nation's largest Army installation officially returns to its former name: Fort Bragg."
"Christened a century ago in honor of Confederate Gen. Braxton Bragg, the post in North Carolina was renamed in 2023 amid a drive to remove symbols of the Confederacy from public spaces."
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