Wed Mar 19 11:00:00 UTC 2025: ## Pentagon Deletes Jackie Robinson’s Biography, Sparking Outrage

**WASHINGTON D.C.** – A Department of Defense webpage detailing Jackie Robinson’s courageous fight against racism in the Army, predating his legendary baseball career, has been mysteriously removed, sparking accusations of a politically motivated purge. The webpage, which previously highlighted Robinson’s court-martial acquittal after refusing to sit at the back of a segregated Army bus, was scrubbed from the site on Tuesday.

The removal follows similar incidents involving biographies of the Navajo Code Talkers, a Black Medal of Honor recipient, and Japanese American veterans. While the Trump administration attributed the deletions to an automated process error, critics are pointing to the administration’s past efforts to eliminate diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives within the federal government.

The article, thankfully preserved by the Internet Archive, detailed Robinson’s defiant stand against segregation in 1944. After his honorable discharge, Robinson went on to become a pivotal figure in baseball history, breaking the color barrier and achieving remarkable success with the Brooklyn Dodgers.

This action comes despite President Trump’s previous public tributes to Robinson, including an announcement in February to include a statue of the baseball legend in his planned National Garden of American Heroes. This announcement is ironic considering the strong objections voiced by Robinson’s family to past uses of his image by the Trump administration. Following a 2020 campaign advertisement featuring Robinson’s likeness, his daughter, Sharon Robinson, publicly condemned the use of her father’s image, stating it directly contradicted his values.

The timing is also notable, as the reigning World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers are scheduled to begin a series in Washington D.C. on April 7th, a time when championship teams traditionally visit the White House. Whether the Dodgers will attend, in light of these recent events, remains uncertain. The team has yet to comment.

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