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   Who was the first military serviceman buried in Arlington National Cemetery?

   • The first military serviceman buried here was Private William Henry Christman, of the 67th Pennsylvania Infantry. He was interred in Arlington National Cemetery on May 13, 1864. He had died of the measles at Lincoln General Hospital on Capitol Hill. More men died from disease than battle wounds during the Civil War.

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   Who was the first president to be buried at Arlington National Cemetery?

   • Taft was the 27th president of the United States, and he was the first president ever to be buried at Arlington National Cemetery. In addition to serving as president from 1909-1913, he was also the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court from 1921-1930.

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   Who is buried in Arlington National Cemetery?

   • James Parks is the only person buried in Arlington National Cemetery who was also born here. He was born a slave on the Arlington estate of George Washington Park Custis, to be given his freedom as part of Custis' will. As a freed man he remained at the estate working for the US Army who had taken control of the land during the Civil War.

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   What was the first military burial?

   • The first military burials took place at Arlington on May 13, 1864 in section 27. Private William Henry Christman was the first burial. He succumbed to the measles. Private William H. McKinney, 17th Pennsylvania Cavalry, died due to pneumonia. He was the first to have family present at his funeral. Private.

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   The first military burials took place at Arlington on May 13, 1864 in section 27. Private William Henry Christman was the first burial. He succumbed to the measles. Private William H. McKinney, 17th Pennsylvania Cavalry, died due to pneumonia. He was the first to have family present at his funeral. Private.

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   • Which Presidents Are Buried at Arlington?
   • How Many People Are Buried at Arlington?
   • Joe Louis
   • Thurgood Marshall
   • Ruth Bader Ginsburg
   • John F. Kennedy & Jacqueline Kennedy
   • Robert F. Kennedy
   • Edward M. Kennedy

   There are a lot of people buried at Arlington, and many of them are either well-known or famous in some way. This post will list some of the most noteworthy gravesites you'll be able to find here, but you can find even more important burials on the following lists and self-guided tours: 1. Black History of Arlington National Cemetery 2. Notable Wom...

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   There are only two presidents buried here: William Howard Taft and John F. Kennedy. They are among the most famous people in the cemetery.

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   There are around 400,000 people currently buried at Arlington. If you're interested in learning even more, make sure to read our Arlington FAQs and our Guide to Symbols and Emblems of Arlington Cemetery.

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   From 1937-1949, Louis was the Heavyweight Champion of the World, which means he held the title longer than any other boxer in history. He also defended it more often than any other boxer, including in a match with Max Schmeling, who at the time was representative of Nazi Germany. In front of 70,000 spectators at Yankee Stadium, Joe Louis defeated S...

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   Marshall was the first Black man to become a Supreme Court Justice, and he was appointed by President Lyndon B. Johnson in 1967. Thurgood Marshall served this role for 24 years, and he was the only Black justice during that time. Before becoming a Supreme Court justice, Marshall argued multiple cases before the Supreme Court including Brown v. Boar...

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   Ruth Bader Ginsburg, often affectionately referred to as “RBG”, was an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court. She was a trailblazer for women, both generally through her legal advocacy and specifically within the legal profession itself. She attended Cornell University, where she met her husband Martin Ginsburg, whose status as an Army reservist c...

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   John F. Kennedy was one of the most popular presidents in the United States, and he served in the role from 1961 - 1963. Kennedy accomplished many great things in his short time as president, but arguably his most important contribution was the expansion of the space program and the call for Americans to reach the moon “before this decade is out.”S...

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   Robert was the younger brother of President John F. Kennedy, and he would also run for president in 1968. Robert F. Kennedy served in the United States Navy in WWII, and he would later serve as the US Attorney General and a US senator from New York. In addition to serving important roles in the military and in government, RFK, or Bobby as he was of...

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   In addition to being the youngest sibling of John F. Kennedy, Ted Kennedy was probably best known for his service in the Senate, as he was the third longest-serving senator in United States history. Having represented the state of Massachusetts for 43 years, Sen. Kennedy was a well-respected and beloved politician who managed to write more than 300...

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5. www.atlasobscura.com › places › mary-randolph-gravesiteMary Randolph Gravesite – Arlington, Virginia - Atlas Obscura

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   Aug 25, 2021 · Mary Randolph, the first recorded person buried in Arlington Cemetery was born in 1762 in Chesterfield County, Virginia, just south of Richmond. Randolph’s family tree is quite extraordinary.

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   Sep 3, 2023 · On May 13, 1864, without pomp or circumstance, Pvt. William Henry Christman was laid to rest at Arlington, more than a month before it would be officially designated as a national cemetery.

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   May 29, 2024 · The Arlington National Cemetery (ANC) History Office will host two section walk tours in honor of the 160 th anniversary of the first military burial at the cemetery on May 13, 2024. These section walks will take place in Section 27, where, on May 13, 1864, Pvt. William Christman became the first military burial on the Arlington property.

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   May 21, 2024 · The first military burials at Arlington National Cemetery were of white Union soldiers away from the house. The first military serviceman buried here was Private William Henry Christman, of the 67th Pennsylvania Infantry. He was interred in Arlington National Cemetery on May 13, 1864.