Summary
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is changing the names of U.S. Army bases back to the names of Confederate generals. He also removed the name of a Navy veteran and gay rights activist from a ship.
Key Facts
- Pete Hegseth is the U.S. Defense Secretary.
- He decided to restore the names of Confederate generals to Army bases.
- Confederate generals were military leaders who fought against the United States during the Civil War.
- Hegseth also removed a Navy veteran's name from a ship.
- The Navy veteran was also known for supporting gay rights.
- This information was shared on the radio show "Morning Edition."
