Wittman Lauds National Monument Designation for Fort Monroe

Statement

Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-1) today lauded the announcement that Hampton, Virginia's own Fort Monroe, will now be designated as a National Monument under the Antiquities Act. Wittman worked hand in hand with the Virginia Congressional Delegation to encourage this action by the Administration. The designation will ensure the preservation and protection of the historic features of Fort Monroe.

"Today's designation of Fort Monroe as a National Monument reinforces the historical importance of Fort Monroe, and guarantees a promising future for a site that bears so much historical significance not only in the Tidewater region but our country as a whole," Wittman said. "I am proud to be part of an effort that included folks from the local communities, the Governor's office, and the federal level."

Wittman joined in a letter to President Barack Obama earlier this year, along with Reps. Scott Rigell, Bobby Scott, and J. Randy Forbes, encouraging a swift designation of Fort Monroe within the National Park system.

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