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Fort Bragg Can’t Be Named After General Braxton Bragg Due to Law, Here’s Why!

Confederate General Braxton Bragg
Confederate General Braxton Bragg

On June 9, 2020, Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) introduced an amendment to rename military bases named after Confederate generals. On June 11, Reps. Anthony Brown (D-MD) and Don Bacon (R-NE) introduced a bill, H.R.7155, which gained support from 30 co-sponsors. The Senate Armed Services Committee included Warren's provision in the FY2021 NDAA, later revised to create a commission for renaming, after Sen. Martha McSally (R-AZ) expressed support. On July 1, Brown and Bacon’s amendment passed the House Armed Services Committee. In a July 9 hearing, Gen. Mark Milley stated that naming bases after Confederates was a political decision from the early 20th century. After tense negotiations, the final NDAA, which included renaming provisions, passed both chambers in December 2020, despite President Trump's veto. The veto was overridden by Congress on December 28 and January 1, 2021, making the renaming provision law. The bill blocks the future of restoration and renaming of our beloved Confederate ancestors back to military installations. The new Trump administration in power are having to find ways to restore the names without breaking the law put into place by in 2021 banning Confederate officials from being the namesakes of military installations. 


According to the White House Statement, While flying aboard a C-17 from Joint Base Andrews to Stuttgart on February 10, 2025, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth signed a memorandum renaming Fort Liberty in North Carolina to Fort Roland L. Bragg. The new name pays tribute to Pfc. Roland L. Bragg, a World War II hero who earned the Silver Star and Purple Heart for his exceptional courage during the Battle of the Bulge. This change underscores the installation's legacy of recognizing those who have demonstrated extraordinary service and sacrifice for the nation.


Restoring the names of Confederate heroes can only be achieved through Congress, the action taken by Secretary Hegseth is currently the only path to restoring the name Fort Bragg. If you want to see these names restored, it’s crucial to reach out to your congressman, as it will take congressional action to make this happen. The Trump administration has been one of the most supportive of Southern Heritage, the blame is purely on congress stonewalling. Write and call your congressman if you want change! The White House did the most admirable thing within its power of authority by restoring the name Fort Bragg. It is up to congress to repeal the law hindering the restoration of Confederate namesakes to military installations.

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