Arlington National Cemetery has removed key historical content about Black, Hispanic, and female service members from its website, making it harder for visitors to learn about their contributions. This change follows Donald Trump’s ongoing efforts to eliminate diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives within the federal government and military.
Visitors searching for information on notable Black and female veterans; including Gen. Colin Powell, the Tuskegee Airmen, and WWII pilot Hector Santa Anna will now struggle to find their stories. The cemetery’s website has also deleted links to sections on African American, Hispanic American, and Women’s History.
The move has sparked backlash, especially since the Defense Department previously had to reinstate training materials on the Tuskegee Airmen earlier this year after public outcry. While some content remains, such as information on Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg and the all-Black women’s unit Six Triple Eight, it’s now only accessible via direct searches.
A spokesperson for the cemetery says they are working to restore links and ensure content aligns with Trump’s executive orders and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s instructions.
