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flag U.S. Naval Academy cancels author Ryan Holiday's speech over dispute about library book removals.

flag The U.S. flag Naval Academy canceled a scheduled speech by author Ryan Holiday after he refused to remove a reference to the academy's recent removal of over 381 books from its library. flag Holiday was set to discuss the "pursuit of wisdom," but the Navy asked him to omit the book removal reference, which Holiday declined to do. flag The academy, aiming to remain apolitical, stated it seeks to develop midshipmen morally, mentally, and physically for military service.

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