Braxton Bragg
Braxton Bragg was a Confederate general known for his leadership during the Civil War and for commanding several significant engagements. His legacy is marked by controversy due to his military failures and his ownership of slaves, leading to his name being removed from military installations.
Born on Mar 22, 1817 (208 years old)
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The base had long been named for Braxton Bragg, an incompetent Confederate general who owned enslaved people.
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The base was originally named in 1918 for Gen. Braxton Bragg, a Confederate general from Warrenton, North Carolina, who was known for owning slaves and losing key Civil War battles that contributed to the Confederacy's downfall.
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