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An aerial view of Arlington National Cemetery's east entrance and the cemetery's Women's Military Memorial in August 2013. Arlington National Cemetery is one of two cemeteries in the United States National Cemetery System that are maintained by the United States Army. Nearly 400,000 people are buried in its 639 acres (259 ha) in Arlington ...
- List of Burials at Arlington National Cemetery
Willis Carto (1926–2015), American political activist....
- List of Memorials and Monuments at Arlington National Cemetery
Entry sign at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington...
- Confederate Memorial (Arlington National Cemetery)
The Confederate Memorial was a memorial in Arlington...
- List of Burials at Arlington National Cemetery
3 days ago · Arlington officially became a national cemetery on June 15, 1864, by order of Secretary of War Edwin Stanton. The original cemetery was 200 acres, and has since grown to 639 acres (as of early 2020). Arlington became a segregated cemetery, just like all national cemeteries at the time, and remained segregated by race and rank until 1948, when ...
Sep 28, 2017 · Learn about the history and significance of Arlington National Cemetery, a U.S. military cemetery in Virginia. Find out how it became a burial ground for veterans, presidents and the Unknown Soldier, and explore its memorials and landmarks.
3 days ago · The Official Website of Arlington National Cemetery. Welcome to Arlington National Cemetery, our Nation's most hallowed ground. This historic cemetery bears witness to our American heritage and the military service and sacrifice of men and women in uniform throughout our history.
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Arlington National Cemetery is a cemetery in Arlington County, Virginia. People who served in the United States military are buried here. The cemetery started during the American Civil War. It is on a big farm called Arlington House. Arlington House was the home of Mary Anna Custis Lee.
