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Pentagon damage to Eisenhower WWII globe
Overview
Pentagon staff members accidentally damaged a historic 1930s floor globe previously used by General Dwight D. Eisenhower during World War II. The incident occurred in February during an attempt to relocate the artifact to the office of U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
Reports indicate that staff attempted to move the heavy object themselves rather than waiting for professional curators from the U.S. Army Center of Military History, who were unavailable due to a partial government shutdown. During the unauthorized transfer, the globe detached from its metal mounting and fell onto its wooden pedestal, resulting in a puncture several inches wide near the Antarctic region.
The U.S. Army confirmed the damage. Pentagon officials characterized the event as an “inconsequential non-story,” noting that “accidents happen” and that the significant historical artifact is undergoing repairs.
Entities
Dwight D. Eisenhower · Pete Hegseth · U.S. Army · US Army · U.S. Department of Defense
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[POLITICS] 5 sourcesPentagon employees damage Eisenhower's historic globe
Pentagon staff accidentally damaged a historic 1930s globe used by Dwight D. Eisenhower during WWII while moving it for Secretary Pete Hegseth.
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[POLITICS] 18 sourcesPentagon staff damage historic Eisenhower WWII globe
Aides to U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth damaged a historic WWII-era globe used by Dwight D. Eisenhower after attempting to move it to his office without professional curators.
Sources
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