Across the United States, military installations bear the names of Confederate leaders who fought to uphold slavery and white supremacy during the Civil War. These names serve as a constant reminder of the nation's racist past and continue to perpetuate a legacy of racial injustice.
The presence of Confederate names on military bases has been a source of controversy for decades. In 2017, the Department of Defense ordered a review of all military installations with Confederate names. The review concluded that these names were "divisive" and "harmful to morale." In 2020, Congress passed legislation requiring the Department of Defense to rename all military installations with Confederate names by 2024.
The renaming of these bases is a necessary step towards confronting the legacy of racism in the United States. It is an opportunity to create a more inclusive and equitable military that reflects the values of our nation.
army bases confederate names
Legacy of racism and injustice
- Symbols of white supremacy
- Harmful to morale
- Divisive and offensive
- Congressional mandate for change
- Renaming by 2024
- Creating a more inclusive military
- Reflecting values of the nation
- Confronting the past
- Moving towards racial justice
The renaming of army bases with Confederate names is a necessary step towards creating a more inclusive and equitable military that reflects the values of the United States.