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Arlington National Cemetery Removes Links Honoring Black, Hispanic, and Female Veterans

The removal follows a Pentagon directive enforcing a Trump-era executive order restricting diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.

ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA - MAY 23: Members of the 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment, also known as the "Old Guard," place flags at the headstones of U.S. military personnel buried at Arlington National Cemetery ahead of Memorial Day, on May 23, 2024 in Arlington, Virginia.
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Overview

  • Arlington National Cemetery has unpublished links to webpages about Black, Hispanic, and female veterans, including notable figures like Gen. Colin Powell and Justice Thurgood Marshall.
  • The removal stems from a Pentagon directive tied to an executive order issued by former President Donald Trump, banning DEI-related content in federal programs.
  • Educational materials, including lesson plans and themes on women's history and Medal of Honor recipients, were also removed from the cemetery's website.
  • While some pages remain accessible through direct URLs, they have been delinked from the main website navigation.
  • The Army stated it is working to restore the content in alignment with federal guidelines but did not provide a specific timeline for its return.