Aides to U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth Break Historic Eisenhower Globe
A historic globe used by General Dwight D. Eisenhower was accidentally broken by aides of U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth during an unauthorized move in the Pentagon.
Pentagon Staff Breaks Eisenhower's Historic Globe
Staff members of U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth accidentally broke a historic globe used by General Dwight D. Eisenhower during World War II, The Washington Post reported on Thursday. According to the report, aides attempted to move the globe from its Pentagon office to Hegseth's office but lost control, causing it to fall and sustain a large hole.
The Pentagon confirmed the incident, stating that the globe was damaged during an unauthorized relocation attempt on February 3. Officials noted that the spherical body became detached from its metal stand.
Lack of Curation and Federal Shutdown
Normally, historic artifacts in the Pentagon are relocated through a structured process involving professional curators from the U.S. Army Center of Military History. However, at the time of the incident, the federal government was partially shut down due to a budget impasse in Congress, and museum staff were furloughed. Hegseth's aides decided to move the artifact independently.
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The globe dates back to 1942 and was used by Eisenhower.
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Only two such historic globes remain in Army possession.
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Critics view the incident as a symbol of recklessness.
Reactions and Historical Significance
Retired General Ty Seidol criticized the move, noting that Hegseth's team sought a symbol of Eisenhower's legacy. The incident has since become a subject of internal ridicule within the Pentagon, highlighting ongoing debates over the current administration's leadership style.
