An Army fort named after Robert E. Lee will now honor 2 pioneering Black officers

April 27, 2023
Fort Gregg-Adams in Virginia takes its name from two pioneering Black Army officers: Lt. Gen. Arthur Gregg (left) and Lt. Col. Charity Adams.

Fort Lee, named after Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee, is being redesignated to honor Lt. Gen. Arthur Gregg and Lt. Col. Charity Adams. Each helped pave the way for a more inclusive military.

(Image credit: Photo credit: Army; photo illustration: Grace Widyatmadja/NPR)



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