Published 2 years ago

Renaming Army bases that honor Confederates would cost $21M

Summary by Ground News

Nine U.S. Army posts that honor Confederate officers would be renamed. The renaming process was laid out in a law passed by Congress in late 2020. The secretary of defense is expected to implement the plan no later than Jan. 1, 2024. The report is the latest step in a broader effort by the military to confront racial injustice.

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Associated Press News

Renaming Army bases that honor Confederates would cost $21M

NORFOLK, Va. (AP) — Renaming nine U.S. Army posts that honor Confederate officers would cost a total of $21 million if the installations rebrand everything from welcome marquees and street signs to water towers and hospital doors, according to an independent commission.

2 years ago·United States

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abc News

Renaming Army bases that honor Confederates would cost $21M

An independent commission says renaming nine U.S. Army posts that commemorate Confederate officers would cost $21 million

2 years ago·United States

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Washington Times

Renaming Army bases that honor Confederates would cost $21 million, commission finds

Renaming nine U.S. Army posts that honor Confederate officers would cost a total of $21 million if the installations rebrand everything from welcome marquees and street signs to water towers and hospital doors, according to an independent commission.

2 years ago·United States

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KVIA

Renaming Army bases that honor Confederates would cost $21M

By BEN FINLEY Associated PressNORFOLK, Va. (AP) — Renaming nine U.S. Army posts that honor Confederate officers would cost a total of $21 million if the installations rebrand everything from welcome marquees and street signs to water towers and hospital doors, according to an independent commission.The Naming Commission released its final report on recommending the new Army base names to Congress on Monday. It included a 17-page list of assets t…

2 years ago·Panama City, United States

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The Hill

Renaming Army bases named after Confederate leaders to cost $21M

Giving new titles to nine Army bases named after Confederate generals will cost a little more than $21 million, according to estimates from the commission in charge of overseeing the proc…

2 years ago·Washington, United States

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The Toronto Star

Renaming Army bases that honor Confederates would cost $21M

NORFOLK, Va. (AP) — Renaming nine U.S. Army posts that honor Confederate officers would cost a total of $21 million if the installations rebrand every...

2 years ago·Toronto, Canada

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