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Arlington National Cemetery stops highlighting some historical figures on its website

  • Arlington National Cemetery has removed online references honoring historical African American figures, including Medgar Evers, based on directives from Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth regarding diversity, equity, and inclusion content.
  • The decision to erase significant historical content acknowledging Black veterans has drawn criticism for attempting to erase minority contributions from the military's historical narrative.
  • The U.S. Army's actions have been seen as an attempt to erase the contributions of minority veterans, raising concerns about potential morale and recruitment issues within the military, as stated by various veterans and public figures.
  • Michael Embrich, a veteran, expressed alarm over the historical purging, asserting it is an assault on the values of military honor, justice, and respect.
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Afro broke the news in on Wednesday, March 12, 2025.
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