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

Fort Gregg-Adams in Virginia takes its name from two pioneering Black Army officers: Lt. Gen. Arthur Gregg (left) and Lt. Col. Charity Adams. (Photo credit: Army; photo illustration: Grace Widyatmadja/NPR)
Fort Gregg-Adams in Virginia takes its name from two pioneering Black Army officers: Lt. Gen. Arthur Gregg (left) and Lt. Col. Charity Adams. (Photo credit: Army; photo illustration: Grace Widyatmadja/NPR)

This article was originally published on April 27, 2023.

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