President Trump Shoots Down Speculation About Renaming Army Bases Named After Confederate Leaders
By Space Coast Daily // June 10, 2020
"Magnificent and Fabled Military Installations"
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WASHINGTON D.C. – President Trump fired back at critics who were calling for the renaming of several Army bases named after Confederate leaders across the United States.
Speculation began when an Army spokesperson mentioned top Pentagon officials were open to the discussions.
In a series of tweets, President Trump mentioned the 10 Army posts that have the names of Confederate generals and said they “have become part of a Great American Heritage, and a history of Winning, Victory, and Freedom.”
“My Administration will not even consider the renaming of these Magnificent and Fabled Military Installations,” the president said.
“Our history as the Greatest Nation in the World will not be tampered with.”
It has been suggested that we should rename as many as 10 of our Legendary Military Bases, such as Fort Bragg in North Carolina, Fort Hood in Texas, Fort Benning in Georgia, etc. These Monumental and very Powerful Bases have become part of a Great American Heritage, and a…
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) June 10, 2020
…history of Winning, Victory, and Freedom. The United States of America trained and deployed our HEROES on these Hallowed Grounds, and won two World Wars. Therefore, my Administration will not even consider the renaming of these Magnificent and Fabled Military Installations…
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) June 10, 2020
…Our history as the Greatest Nation in the World will not be tampered with. Respect our Military!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) June 10, 2020
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