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Pentagon Scraps Medal of Honor Page Amid DEI Debate

3/17/2025

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The US Defense Department has controversially removed a webpage dedicated to Army Maj Gen Charles Calvin Rogers, a Medal of Honor recipient from the Vietnam War. The alteration of the URL to include "DEI" reflects a broader push by the Trump administration to dismantle diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives within the federal government, sparking outrage among advocates.

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Story summary

The US Defense Department has controversially removed a webpage dedicated to Army Maj Gen Charles Calvin Rogers, a Medal of Honor recipient from the Vietnam War. The alteration of the URL to include "DEI" reflects a broader push by the Trump administration to dismantle diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives within the federal government, sparking outrage among advocates.