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How much does renaming controversial military locations cost?

Por: WPTV Nation June 08, 2023

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Across the country, Confederate images have come down in droves in recent years. From statues in Virginia to street signs in Louisiana, images from the Confederacy and Civil War are becoming harder to find.That is becoming true with Confederate-named military installations as well. On Friday, President Joe Biden heads to Fort Liberty in North Carolina.Fort Liberty used to be Fort Bragg, named after former Confederate commander Braxton Bragg.... + full article



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