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  1. Sep 28, 2017 · It is considered the most hallowed grave at Arlington National Cemetery. The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier was dedicated on November 11, 1921 during an Armistice Day ceremony commemorating World War ...

  2. Arlington National Cemetery. /  38.87917°N 77.07222°W  / 38.87917; -77.07222. 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 County, Virginia .

  3. May 26, 2024 · May 26, 2024. Nestled on the banks of the Potomac River, just steps from the nation‘s capital, lies Arlington National Cemetery—a sacred space where the stories of America‘s heroes are etched in stone. This hallowed ground serves as a testament to the courage, sacrifice, and unwavering dedication of the men and women who have served in ...

  4. May 24, 2024 · Arlington National Cemetery is both the most hallowed burial ground of our Nation's fallen and one of the most visited tourist sites in the Washington, DC, area. A fully operational national cemetery since May 1864, Arlington National Cemetery conducts an average of 27 funerals each workday--final farewells to fallen heroes from the fronts of Iraq and Afghanistan, as well as to veterans of ...

  5. ABMC. U.S. National Cemetery Administration. 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.

  6. Just when you thought that most of the stories of the legendary all-black female military unit from World War II had been told, along comes the recent discovery that 14 of the 855 women from the “Six Triple Eight” have a final resting place at America’s most hallowed grounds, Arlington National Cemetery.

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  8. May 24, 2021 · Arlington National Cemetery (ANC) is considered America’s most hallowed ground and a sacred shrine to service and sacrifice. More than 400,000 people are laid to rest at ANC including former presidents, astronauts, civil rights activists, medical professionals, and prominent military figures. ANC recently launched an education program for students, families, and lifelong learners. The ...