Nationwide — President Donald Trump’s administration has quietly removed content about Black, Hispanic, and women veterans from the Arlington National Cemetery website. The deleted pages also included information on the Civil War and Black history, aligning with Trump’s anti-diversity policies.
Webpages featuring graves of notable minority veterans and educational resources on African American and women’s history were either deleted or moved to categories that no longer mention race or gender. An archived page highlighting Black war heroes and the Civil Rights Movement has since been removed.
According to MSNBC, a cemetery spokesperson confirmed that these pages were removed to comply with administration policies. Civil War historian Kevin M. Levin and military news outlet Task & Purpose first reported the removal.
The changes are part of Trump’s larger effort to dismantle diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, a known critic of DEI, has led efforts to eliminate what he calls ‘wokeness’ in the military. Several high-ranking officers have since been removed from office or forced to retire, including US Army Lieutenant General Telita Crosland, who previously led the military’s health agency.
In line with these efforts, the Defense Intelligence Agency has also banned events related to cultural heritage celebrations, including Black History Month, LGBTQ Pride Month, and Women’s History Month.
