BLACKSTONE, Va. — Civil War history casts a long shadow in Virginia, the birthplace of Confederate generals, scene of their surrender and now a crossroad of controversy over renaming military bases that honor rebel leaders. In and around Blackstone, about 50 miles southwest of Richmond, that shadow can stir passions when talk turns to nearby Fort Pickett.
Stories Related to Stripping Military Bases Of Confederate Names Stirs Passions
The Associated Press, Bangor Daily News
Mon, 10/25/2021 - 3:32am
Sections: u.s.
Topics: Maine Penobscot County Bangor
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