A Promise Delivered
Ten American Heroes and the Battle to Rename Our Nation’s Military Bases
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A Promise Delivered chronicles the journey of the Naming Commission, tasked with renaming military bases that honored Confederate figures.
It examines the complexities and controversies surrounding the removal of Confederate symbols from military installations.
The book profiles the American heroes chosen to replace the Confederate names, highlighting their valor and contributions to the nation.
It explores the historical context behind the original base names, revealing the Lost Cause mythology that fueled their creation.
By interweaving historical analysis with personal narratives, the book offers a nuanced perspective on the ongoing debate over Confederate legacies in American society.
The book argues for a more inclusive and representative commemoration of American military history.
It examines the complexities and controversies surrounding the removal of Confederate symbols from military installations.
The book profiles the American heroes chosen to replace the Confederate names, highlighting their valor and contributions to the nation.
It explores the historical context behind the original base names, revealing the Lost Cause mythology that fueled their creation.
By interweaving historical analysis with personal narratives, the book offers a nuanced perspective on the ongoing debate over Confederate legacies in American society.
The book argues for a more inclusive and representative commemoration of American military history.
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Mentioned by Eliot Cohen as a wonderful account of the Naming Commission and the individuals for whom the bases have been renamed.
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