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Department of Defense Restores Medal of Honor Page for Black General Amid DEI Controversy

The DOD has restored a webpage honoring Army Maj. Gen. Charles C. Rogers following public outcry over temporary removal linked to DEI policies.

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  3. Pentagon webpage for Black Medal of Honor winner restored after outcry

    Since retaking the Oval Office in January, Donald Trump has moved his administration to roll back DEI – diversity, equity and inclusion – efforts across the federal government.

    Pentagon webpage for Black Medal of Honor winner restored after outcry

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Updated: Mar 17th, 2025, 10:06 PM ET

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Army Maj. Gen. Charles C. Rogers, the highest-ranking Black Medal of Honor recipient, faced a temporary removal of his DOD webpage amid the Trump administration's rollbacks of DEI policies. Initially featuring a URL altered to include “DEI”, the page displayed a 404 error before being restored. Rogers was awarded the Medal of Honor in 1970 for his bravery in the Vietnam War. His restored profile highlights his contributions to race and gender equality in the military.

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  • The Department of Defense temporarily took down the webpage honoring Army Maj. Gen. Charles C. Rogers, the highest-ranking Black Medal of Honor recipient, amid a controversy over the Trump administration's efforts to roll back diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives.

  • Public outcry led to the restoration of the webpage, which had initially altered its URL to include 'DEI', suggesting a connection between the removal and the administration's stance on DEI policies.

  • Rogers, awarded the Medal of Honor in 1970, is remembered for his heroism during the Vietnam War and his legacy as a pioneering figure for race and gender equality in the military.

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