Key facts
- A historic pre-World War II globe was damaged by staff of US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
- The globe, reportedly used by Dwight D. Eisenhower, was broken during an attempted move to Hegseth's Pentagon office.
Staff for US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth damaged a historic pre-World War II globe during an attempted move to his Pentagon office. The globe, reportedly used by Dwight D. Eisenhower, was broken when aides attempted to transport it themselves instead of using specialist movers.
The incident highlights potential issues with the handling of historical artifacts within government offices and raises questions about the judgment and efficiency of staff in sensitive positions. The damage to a potentially priceless historical item, coupled with the dismissive response from the Department of Defense, draws attention to the management of resources and public perception.
Staff for US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth damaged a priceless pre-World War II globe in a botched attempt to move it to his Pentagon office, army officials admitted. The globe, reportedly used by Dwight D. Eisenhower during the D-day landings, was broken when Hegseth's aides decided to transport it themselves instead of using specialist movers. Photographs published by the Washington Post show the shattered artifact with a gash near Antarctica. The US Army confirmed the damage occurred during an attempted move, stating the spherical portion detached from its mounting. A spokesperson for the Department of Defense dismissed the incident's significance, calling it an accident involving a replica and stating no one was harmed.
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