Staff of Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth dropped and damaged a historic WWII-era globe that once belonged to General Dwight D. Eisenhower while moving it into the secretary's office.
01Summary
- 01The globe, measuring 30 inches in diameter, was being moved to Hegseth's office when staff lost control of it, causing it to crash on its base.
- 02A source familiar with the incident reported the damage to The Hill on Thursday.
- 03The globe had previously been used by Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower during the World War II era in his office.
02Why it matters
This incident damages a significant piece of American and military history, highlighting potential lapses in handling of historical artifacts within the Pentagon's leadership.
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