Trump Restores Historic Name To Louisiana Army Fort In Bold Move

(KHLA - Lake Charles, Louisiana) - Changing the name of Fort Polk was an action frowned upon by the majority of Louisiana residents.

President Trump expressed disbelief that the names of several forts across the country were changed during his most recent campaign trail. Earlier this month, he made it possible for all of these forts to be renamed with their original historic name, but with a new twist.

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What forts are getting their name changed back to their original name?

• Fort Polk: Gen. James H. Polk, a World War II Silver Star recipient, will be honored at Fort Polk (previously Fort Johnson). Leonidas Polk, a Confederate general, was the original inspiration for its name.
• Fort Pickett: 1st Lt. Vernon W. Pickett, a recipient of the World War II Distinguished Service Cross, will be honored at Fort Pickett (formerly Fort Barfoot). Confederate General George Edward Pickett was the original inspiration for its name.
• Fort Hood: Col. Robert B. Hood, a recipient of the Distinguished Service Cross during World War I, will be honored at Fort Hood (formerly Fort Cavazos). It was originally named after Confederate Gen. John Bell Hood.
• Fort Gordon: Master Sgt. Gary I. Gordon, a Medal of Honor recipient from the Battle of Mogadishu, will be honored at Fort Gordon (previously Fort Eisenhower). Confederate Gen. John Brown Gordon was the original inspiration for its name.
• Fort Lee: The Spanish-American War Medal of Honor recipient Pvt. Fitz Lee will be honored at Fort Lee (previously Fort Gregg-Adams). Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee was the original inspiration for its name.
• Fort A.P. Hill: Medal of Honor recipients Lt. Col. Edward Hill, 1st Sgt. Robert A. Pinn, and Pvt. Bruce Anderson will be honored at Fort A.P. Hill (previously Fort Walker). Confederate Gen. Ambrose Powell Hill was the original inspiration for its name.

President Trump stated in a speech at Fort Bragg that the original names of several military forts will be restored. He emphasized that many battles were won from those forts and expressed his belief that now is not the time for change. “I’m superstitious,” he added. “I like to keep it going.”

He also stated that the new legacies of the fort names will prevent them from being changed in the future.

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