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The Pentagon’s Culture Wars Strike West Point

Last updated: May 8, 2025 1:40 pm
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Four days after assuming his position as defense secretary, Pete Hegseth took a bold step by instructing the military service academies to revamp their curriculum in alignment with ideologies deemed divisive, un-American, and irrational by President Trump. The move sparked immediate action at West Point, where department heads swiftly requested course syllabuses from civilian and military professors.

While some professors anticipated the school’s defense of its academic program, West Point’s leadership surprised many by launching a schoolwide initiative to eliminate readings focusing on race, gender, and darker chapters of American history. This decision resulted in two classes being abruptly discontinued mid-semester for noncompliance with the new directives.

A history professor leading a genocide course was reportedly instructed to avoid discussing atrocities against Native Americans, while the English department removed works by prominent Black authors like Toni Morrison, James Baldwin, and Ta-Nehisi Coates.

Hegseth’s order, issued in January, and West Point’s subsequent actions have stirred turmoil within the academy, prompting numerous civilian and military professors to question the institution’s commitment to academic freedom. The pressure intensified, leading to the resignation of at least two tenured professors.

The order to restore the “warrior ethos” and eliminate perceived Marxist influences within the military has led to a wave of changes at West Point. While the academy maintains that its rigorous academic program equips cadets with critical decision-making skills in wartime scenarios, the alterations have left faculty members grappling with ethical dilemmas.

Amidst the upheaval, long-serving leaders like Christopher Barth, West Point’s senior librarian, have opted to leave their positions. Barth’s departure follows directives to identify and remove books that contravene Hegseth’s order, underscoring the discord between academic integrity and political mandates.

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The contentious atmosphere at West Point culminated in a tenured English professor’s decision to resign after being barred from teaching an essay by Alice Walker. Despite the professor’s appeal, the ban remained in place, prompting her departure and a candid explanation to cadets about her stance.

While the academy upholds academic freedom, its alignment with the Army and the federal government means professors are subject to political pressures and executive orders. The ensuing tension has left faculty members apprehensive about potential repercussions for dissent.

In response to the ban on certain texts and ideologies, faculty members have sought alternative approaches, including integrating lesser-known authors and adjusting course content. The swift implementation of Hegseth’s order has raised concerns about the lack of debate and dissent within the academy.

The departure of respected figures like Dr. Parsons, a philosophy professor who resigned in protest, underscores the pervasive disillusionment among faculty members. Despite the challenges, Parsons remains optimistic about the cadets’ ability to navigate the evolving landscape at West Point.

As the academy grapples with ideological shifts and political pressures, the steadfast commitment of faculty members to academic integrity and critical thinking serves as a beacon of hope amidst the turbulent seas of change.

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