Pentagon Staff Break Eisenhower's WWII Globe

Pentagon employees broke one of the globes used by Eisenhower during World War II while attempting to move it to the office of Department head Pete Hegsetz at his request. This was reported by The Washington Post citing people familiar with the globes' origin.

Consensus

• The globe was damaged during an attempt to move it in early 2026.
• The incident occurred on February 3.
• The globe was used by General Dwight D. Eisenhower during World War Two.
• The globe was dropped on its metal base, causing a crack near Antarctica.
• The spherical part of the globe detached from its rotating metal mounting.
• The globe was not moved to the office of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
• The Pentagon confirmed the damage occurred during a relocation attempt.
• No injuries were reported.
• The globe is being restored.
• Historical artifacts in the Pentagon are usually moved by professional curators.

Points of divergence

• The Pentagon staff moved the globe at the request of Pete Hegseth. — tg_tvrain
• The team from Hegseth's office decided to move the artifact independently after consulting with specialists who were on forced leave due to a partial government shutdown. — tg_theinsider
• The staff did not wait for the return of historians due to 'obvious lack of patience'. — meduza
• The globe had a hole several inches wide in the shell. — tg_theinsider
• The Pentagon stated the damage occurred during 'an attempt to move' the globe. — tg_tvrain
• The globe was manufactured in the 1930s. — meduza
• The Pentagon's press secretary said the spherical part detached from the metal mounting allowing rotation. — tg_tvrain
• A retired brigadier general mocked Hegseth, saying the globe would not grant him Eisenhower’s qualities. — tg_theinsider

Coverage (3 sources)

• Pentagon staff broke one of the globes used by Eisenhower during WWII in an attempt to move it... — Дождь (Telegram)
• US Defense Department staff broke World War II-era Eisenhower globe while attempting to move it into the cabinet... — The Insider
• Pentagon Chief Wanted to Decorate His Office with Eisenhower's Antique Globe. But It Was Broken During Transport — Meduza

Key entities

• Pentagon
• Eisenhower
• USA
• The Washington Post
• Pit Hegset
• Army
• Antarctica
• WP

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