A rare World War II-era globe once used by Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower suffered significant damage after being mishandled during a move to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s office. The 30-inch floor artifact, a piece of military history, was reportedly dropped and struck the ground, raising concerns over the preservation of the fragile piece. The incident occurred as staff attempted to relocate the globe, highlighting the challenges of safeguarding delicate historical objects. Details on the extent of the damage and whether repairs are possible remain unclear.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s team dropped and damaged a historic World War II-era globe previously used by Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower, a source familiar with the incident told The Hill on Thursday. While moving the artifact to the secretary’s office, Hegseth's staff lost control of the 30-inch floor globe, causing it to crash on its...
