Jackie Robinson Article Removed from Defense Department Website, Raising Concerns
- Jackie Robinson's article about his military service was removed from the Defense Department website, leading to public outcry, as noted by journalist Jeff Passan.
- President Donald Trump's executive order aimed to eliminate diversity, equity, and inclusion programs, which may relate to the removal of Robinson's article.
- Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth expressed that efforts to divide military groups threaten mission execution and emphasized celebrating military heroes of all backgrounds.
- The removal of Robinson's story sparked backlash, leading to calls for its restoration, highlighting the importance of recognizing diverse contributions to American history.
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Letter: Jackie Robinson revictimized
Jackie Robinson is a baseball hero, a war hero and a civil rights activist. During WW2, Jackie served in the 761st Tank Battalion and then became the first black baseball player to be permitted to play in Major League baseball,…
LEONARD GREENE: Jackie Robinson military history restored to Defense Dept. site, but damage already done
Before Rosa Parks changed history by refusing to give up her seat on a segregated Alabama bus, a righteous Black Army lieutenant was court martialed for taking the same stand in Texas. His name: Jackie Robinson. Robinson is best known, of course, for breaking baseball’s color barrier in 1947. But on July 6, 1944, Robinson refused a driver’s order to move to the back of an Army bus. Although he was acquitted of the six counts against him, includi…
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Is Donald Trump Creating a 'Whiter America'? POTUS Goes on a Spree to Remove American Heroes of Color from History
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