Jackie Robinson’s Military Story Restored Following Removal Amid DEI Content Elimination
An article about Jackie Robinson’s military service has been restored to the Department of Defense's website after its removal tied to DEI program eliminate efforts.
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The Department of Defense has restored an article detailing Jackie Robinson's military service after it was briefly removed. The removal coincided with a broader purge of content related to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). Robinson, an American icon, served in World War II and faced racial discrimination during his service. Pentagon officials stated that the removal targeted so-called DEI content, with officials asserting their commitment to recognizing soldiers solely for their patriotism and dedication. The situation raised concerns about erasing historical contributions from the military's narratives.
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The removal was part of a broader effort to eliminate content related to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) from the Department of Defense's websites and social media platforms, as directed by a recent memo.
Jackie Robinson served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He was drafted in 1942 and assigned to a segregated cavalry unit at Fort Riley, Kansas. Later, he joined the 761st 'Black Panthers' tank battalion at Fort Hood, Texas. He was court-martialed for refusing to move to the back of an Army bus but was acquitted.
The Pentagon justified the removal by stating it was part of a directive to eliminate DEI content. However, they restored the page, citing that in rare cases, content might be removed by mistake and should be corrected to recognize heroes for their service, not through the lens of race or ethnicity.
Other historical figures affected include the Navajo Code Talkers, the Tuskegee Airmen, and the Marines at Iwo Jima. Additionally, pages honoring the contributions of non-white service members, such as Major General Charles Calvin Rogers and the 442nd Regimental Combat Team, were also removed and later restored.
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