The US Defense Department's webpage celebrating Army Maj Gen Charles Calvin Rogers, a Medal of Honor recipient for his service in the Vietnam War, has been taken down, replaced by a page linked to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). This change has led to a '404 error' upon accessing the original URL. Rogers, who was the highest-ranking African American to receive this honor, is now less prominently recognized, raising concerns about the removal of his legacy amid governmental shifts in DEI policies.
The webpage honoring Maj Gen Charles Calvin Rogers has been removed from the US defense department site, replaced with a URL referencing DEI, sparking controversy.
Rogers, awarded the Medal of Honor for his bravery in Vietnam, was the highest-ranking African American recipient, with his legacy now obscured by the removal.
The URL change from 'medal' to 'deimedal' on the defense department site coincides with broader efforts by the government to diminish DEI focus.
Friedman highlighted the discrepancies in how military history is being maintained, reflecting on the significance of honoring figures like Rogers amid current policy changes.
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