The United States on Friday dropped a Confederate general's name from the last of nine bases that honored figures from pro-slavery breakaway southern states, renaming it for former president and famed World War II commander Dwight D. Eisenhower.The newly renamed Fort Eisenhower, in Georgia, was a training center during World War II and also prepared troops for service in subsequent conflicts.
THOMASVILLE- This year was the 128th GA Division UDC Convention. It was held in Valdosta, Ga. at the Rainwater Conference Center. Five members from John B. Gordon 383 UDC attended.
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