Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth's memorandum reestablishing Fort Bragg's name reignites debate over honoring Confederate figures in military contexts. The renaming, part of a broader initiative against honoring Confederate leaders, reflects divided opinions. Supporters, including the Virginia Flaggers, celebrate the move, while critics label it inaccurate, asserting it honors a WWII private instead. Responses reveal a polarization; some see it as a compromise to comply with Congressional bans on Confederate names, while organizations like the Sons of Confederate Veterans argue it misleads heritage defenders, labeling it a 'political bait and switch.'
Members of the Confederate heritage community placed their faith in Trump to restore the honor and respect that they believe should be accorded their ancestors.
Instead of renaming it after Confederate general Braxton Bragg it is renamed in honor of private Ronald Bragg, a WWII private.
The fort will be renamed to honor Pfc. Rolan.
In contrast, one camp of the Sons of Confederate Veterans is describing the renaming as a 'political bait and switch.'
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