The Army is reversing its diversity initiatives by renaming seven installations, including Fort Lee, which will now honor Pvt. Fitz Lee instead of Gen. Robert E. Lee. This decision marks a significant departure from recent naming efforts made under the Biden administration, which aimed to replace Confederate names with individuals of diverse backgrounds. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth emphasized a return to traditional values, openly rejecting what he termed 'woke' politics. This renaming also reflects a broader attempt to dismantle ongoing diversity measures within the military.
Hegseth declared, 'We're not interested in your woke garbage or your political correctness,' emphasizing a shift back to traditional values and name recognition.
Fort Lee, named for Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee, has now shifted to Private Fitz Lee, a Black soldier, with a focus on historical recognition.
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