Arlington Cemetery Website Erases Black, Hispanic, and Women Veterans
Arlington National Cemetery recently removed dozens of web pages detailing the gravesites of prominent Black, Hispanic, and female service members, along with educational materials on Medal of Honor recipients. Cemetery officials cited compliance with recent Pentagon orders targeting race and gender-related language as the reason for the removal. This included the elimination of several “Notable Graves” lists and lesson plans, some of which highlighted the stories of individuals whose Medals of Honor were awarded after initial denials based on race. While some materials remain accessible through indirect links, the overall effect is a significant reduction in publicly available information about the diverse history represented within the cemetery.
John Q. Hosedrinker