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Naval Academy Restores Jewish Women Graduates Display After Erroneous Removal

The exhibit was removed due to a misinterpretation of Pentagon directives targeting DEI content but has since been reinstated, raising concerns about broader impacts on minority representation.

An entrance to the US Naval Academy campus in Annapolis, Maryland.
The large white piece of cardboard on the left side of the display case was put up to block a sign that talked about “Jewish women in the Navy,” according to the Military Religious Freedom Foundation.

Overview

  • The U.S. Naval Academy restored a display honoring Jewish women graduates on April 1 after its removal was deemed a mistake caused by misinterpreted DEI compliance directives.
  • The removal occurred on March 28, ahead of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's visit, but officials stated it was unrelated to his presence at the academy.
  • The Pentagon's broader anti-DEI campaign, led by Hegseth, has included the removal of books, historical content, and Holocaust memorial materials, sparking public criticism.
  • Advocacy groups like the Military Religious Freedom Foundation have criticized the removal, citing concerns about the erasure of minority representation in military history.
  • Naval Academy leadership has acknowledged the error, taken corrective action, and emphasized the importance of preserving cultural and historical materials.