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From Greenland to Fort Bragg, America is caught in a name game where place names become political tools
The United States is in the midst of a place-renaming moment. From the renaming of the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America, ...
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These U.S. Army bases are being renamed to their Confederate names. Which forts are affected? - Yahoo
U.S. military bases will once again bear Confederate names. President Donald Trump is getting rid of Biden-era policies that changed the names of United States Army bases in 2021.
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US Army to bring back names of 7 bases that once honored Confederate leaders - CNN International
The US Army said Tuesday it will restore the names of seven Army bases that previously honored Confederate leaders. “We are also going to be restoring the names to Fort Pickett, Fort Hood, Fort ...
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Why Trump is renaming these army bases to reinstate Confederate names - Knoxville News Sentinel
U.S. military bases will once again bear Confederate names. President Donald Trump is getting rid of Biden-era policies that changed the names of United States Army bases in 2021.
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Army restores the names of seven bases that lost their Confederate-linked names under Biden
WASHINGTON (AP) — Seven Army bases whose names were changed in 2023 because they honored Confederate leaders are all reverting back to their original names, the Army said Tuesday.
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Army restores the names of seven bases that lost their Confederate-linked names under Biden - The Toronto Star
WASHINGTON (AP) — Seven Army bases whose names were changed in 2023 because they honored Confederate leaders are all reverting back to their original names, the Army said Tuesday.
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Red states win, blue states lose in Army Corps spending plan
Two-thirds of Army Corps of Engineers construction funding in the 2025 budget bill is aimed at red states. Initial bills were closer to an even split.
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Red states win, blue states lose in Army Corps spending plan
Neither chamber provided any Army Corps construction funding for Maine, either. Among red states, Texas, Tennessee and Oklahoma all saw significant increases in their funding.
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Hegseth tasks Army to transform to leaner, more lethal force
As the Army transforms to make a leaner more lethal force, it’s meeting its recruiting goals, said Chief of Staff of the Army Gen. Randy A. George.
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Does Your State Celebrate Confederate Memorial Day?
States like South Carolina celebrate on May 9 and in Texas, the celebration is known as Confederate Heroes’ Day on January 19. Mississippi recognizes April 28 to commemorate the holiday.
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5 U.S. States Still Celebrating Confederate Memorial Day - The Root
Like other southern states, Florida added Confederate Memorial Day as an official holiday in 1895, along with Gen. Lee’s birthday, according to Jacksonville.com.
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Does Georgia still celebrate Confederate Memorial Day? These states will on Monday
Most holidays are cause for celebration, but one coming soon is more controversial. Confederate Memorial Day will be celebrated in multiple states on Monday. What is it and will Georgia celebrate ...