The city of Fort Bragg in Mendocino County is named for Confederate Gen. Braxton Bragg, who is accused of keeping more than 100 slaves.
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I mentioned this the other day but this is the first news report I've seen confirming it.
Friday, June 26, 2020
California city of Fort Bragg to consider name change
FORT BRAGG, Calif. — A rugged Northern California coastal city named for a Confederate general may ask voters to change its name as people protesting racial inequality and police brutality tear down monuments honoring former Confederate leaders.
The city of Fort Bragg in Mendocino County is named for Confederate Gen. Braxton Bragg, who is accused of keeping more than 100 slaves.
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I mentioned this the other day but this is the first news report I've seen confirming it.
The city of Fort Bragg in Mendocino County is named for Confederate Gen. Braxton Bragg, who is accused of keeping more than 100 slaves.
MORE
I mentioned this the other day but this is the first news report I've seen confirming it.
