History of Eisenhower’s Globe Amid Claims Pete Hegseth's Staff Broke It
Summary
A World War II-era globe once used by President Dwight D. Eisenhower was damaged while being moved in the Pentagon in early February. The globe separated from its base and suffered a hole, and it is now being repaired.Key Facts
- The globe is a wooden, spherical artifact dating back to World War II and was used by President Eisenhower.
- It was damaged during an attempted move near Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s office.
- The globe came loose from its metal mount and had a hole caused near the area showing Antarctica.
- The move was done by a team commissioned by Hegseth’s staff, but the Pentagon didn’t confirm who moved it.
- Experts say such historical globes are normally handled by specialist movers.
- The Pentagon described the damage as an accident and confirmed no one was hurt.
- The globe has annotations made by Eisenhower and is considered a valuable piece of military history.
- This incident happened during a partial government shutdown, which may have affected the move.
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