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3 days ago · 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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The Army has announced the extended suspension of caisson support to funerals services at Arlington National Cemetery. Though some families will be impacted by these changes, Arlington National Cemetery and the Army are working to minimize disruptions and ensure families can appropriately honor loved ones. Click here for a fact sheetthat provides f...
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A fully operational national cemetery since May 1864, Arlington conducts between 27 and 30 funeral services each weekday and between six and eight services on Saturdays — final farewells to fallen heroes and their family members.
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- There are more than 400,000 veterans there. Three million people visit Arlington National Cemetery each year to honor the more than 400,000 veterans who are there.
- It’s not just a cemetery for soldiers. War correspondents, chaplains, military nurses, and doctors—such as yellow fever pathologist, Walter Reed—are also at Arlington.
- Many famous people are buried there. Among them are boxer Joe Louis (who served in the Army), Academy Award winner Lee Marvin (a former Marine), and the architect of D.C., Pierre Charles L’Enfant (who left France to join the American Revolution).
- Nearly 30 funerals are conducted each day. Each weekday, Arlington conducts as many as 30 funerals—but receives another 35 requests for services. Because of demand, wait times for funerals are long, averaging four months with the longest waits around seven months.
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 .
Sep 28, 2017 · More than 400,000 people have been buried at Arlington National Cemetery, including two U.S. Presidents—William Howard Taft and John F. Kennedy. Currently, as many as 30 U.S. service members or...
Jun 1, 2024 · Arlington remains an active military cemetery, with thousands of funerals and remembrance ceremonies each year. More than 400,000 people have been buried on the grounds. B. Philip Bigler The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
