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What is the controversy surrounding Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's decision to rename Fort Liberty back to Fort Bragg?

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced the renaming of Fort Liberty back to Fort Bragg, reversing a 2023 decision that was part of efforts to remove military honors from Confederate figures who rebelled against the Union during the Civil War. The original renaming was intended to address concerns about honoring traitors to America, but Hegseth framed this reversal as a victory against "woke" culture. The controversy highlights broader debates about historical revisionism and what figures should be honored by military institutions, with critics questioning the wisdom of re-honoring Confederate leaders while supporters view it as pushback against progressive cultural changes.

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Renaming Fort Liberty Back to Fort Bragg

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