SALT LAKE CITY – Utah Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson took to social media on Thursday evening, urging former President Donald Trump to reinstate key historical categories that were recently removed from the Arlington National Cemetery website.
In a series of posts on X (formerly Twitter), Henderson criticized the decision to delist categories such as “African American History,” “Hispanic American History,” and “Women’s History” from the Notable Graves section of the cemetery’s official site.
Graves No Longer Easily Accessible
While some of the removed pages can still be found through direct searches or specific URLs, they are no longer prominently displayed on the cemetery’s website as of March 7. Among the affected graves is that of Seraph Young, a Utah woman recognized as the first to vote in the U.S. under an equal suffrage law.
Henderson emphasized Young’s significance to Utah’s history, noting that her legacy is honored in a large mural inside the Utah State Capitol’s House chamber.
“She is now one of many women who have been erased with the click of a mouse,” Henderson wrote. “Mr. President, this is not the way. Give us back our history.”
Women’s Contributions at Risk of Being Overlooked
Young’s name was first added to Arlington’s Notable Graves list in 2020 during Trump’s presidency, coinciding with the placement of a new gravestone correcting an earlier misspelling.
Henderson stressed that these women were not recognized simply because of their gender but because of their resilience and impact on history.
“We honor them for what they achieved, the barriers they overcame, and the inspiration they provide,” she stated. “They should not be erased simply because they are women.”
She further expressed concern that these stories, once nearly lost to history, are once again being pushed into obscurity.
“We must remember and learn from the successes, struggles, and courage of the women who came before us,” Henderson urged.
As of now, Trump has not publicly responded to Henderson’s appeal .
