TIL that Fort Bragg isn't named after a Confederate general anymore. It's named after a private from WWII who's claim to fame is having the same last name as a Confederate general.

Dem Bosain@midwest.social · 2 days ago

TIL that Fort Bragg isn't named after a Confederate general anymore. It's named after a private from WWII who's claim to fame is having the same last name as a Confederate general.

DomeGuy@lemmy.world · 2 days ago

Fort Liberty had its name changed back to Fort Bragg by racists.

Please don’t spread racist propaganda or take their

Dem Bosain@midwest.social · 1 day ago

Nobody is taking this seriously, except racists. Were I stationed at Fort Bragg, I would take pride in knowing the fort was named after someone with actual patriotism. But I’d be shamed in knowing the real reason for the name.

SaltSong@startrek.website · 2 days ago

I don’t think anyone’s taking this seriously.

TIL that Fort Bragg isn't named after a Confederate general anymore. It's named after a private from WWII who's claim to fame is having the same last name as a Confederate general.

TIL that Fort Bragg isn't named after a Confederate general anymore. It's named after a private from WWII who's claim to fame is having the same last name as a Confederate general.

Fort Bragg - Wikipedia