The Pentagon - Wikipedia
The Pentagon is the headquarters building of the United States Department of Defense, in Arlington County, Virginia, across the Potomac River from Washington, D.C. The building was constructed on an accelerated schedule during World War II.
Pentagon Tours - U.S. Department of Defense
The Pentagon, one of the world's largest office buildings, is the headquarters of the Department of Defense. Located in the Washington, D.C., area, the five-sided building has three times the...
It’s not clear who will lead the Pentagon when Trump takes
5 days ago · President Barack Obama asked his Republican predecessor’s defense secretary, Robert Gates, to stay on as his own Pentagon leader in 2009. In 2017, Jim Mattis, Trump’s pick to be secretary during his first term, was confirmed on Inauguration Day. Various administrations have handled the handover differently.
10 Things You Probably Didn't Know About the Pentagon
Apr 16, 2024 · Why is the Pentagon actually a pentagon? And is it the biggest office building in the world? Find these answers and more in the 10 things you probably didn't know about the Pentagon.
Pentagon | History & Features | Britannica
Jan 15, 2025 · Pentagon, large five-sided building in Arlington county, Virginia, near Washington, D.C., that serves as the headquarters of the U.S. Department of Defense, including all three military services— Army, Navy, and Air Force.
Pentagon History: 7 Big Things to Know - U.S. Department of Defense
Dec 19, 2019 · The Pentagon is a universal symbol of U.S. strength and security known around the world, but do you know the history behind it?
Pentagon ‑ Location, Building Timeline, 9/11 - HISTORY
Dec 18, 2009 · The Pentagon is the Virginia headquarters of the U.S. Department of Defense, located in a massive five‑sided concrete and steel building that’s a potent symbol of America’s military...
The Pentagon - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Pentagon is the headquarters of the United States Department of Defense. It is in Arlington, Virginia (near Washington, D.C.). It has limestone walls. It is in the shape of a pentagon, and has seven floors. The Pentagon is the largest office building in the world, [5] [6] but any place in the building can be reached within 7 minutes.
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The institutional status of the Pentagon derives from its role as nerve center of the country’s armed forces—the largest of U.S. government institutions. From 1942 to 1947 it housed the War...
Sen. Lisa Murkowski to vote against Hegseth to lead the Pentagon …
3 hours ago · The Senate has advanced the nomination of Pete Hegseth as President Donald Trump’s defense secretary. Thursday's vote pushed Hegseth toward confirmation, despite grave objections from Democrats and stirring unease among Republicans over his behavior and qualifications to lead the U.S. military.