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Located across the Potomac in Arlington, Virginia, Arlington Cemetery is home to the remains of thousands of military veterans and national figures. Veterans from all the nation"s wars are buried here, from the American Revolution through Iraq and Afghanistan.
According to Arlington National Cemetery facts sheet, more than 300,000 people are buried here, and approximately 6,400 burials are conducted annually.
About 5,000 visitors attend each of the three major annual memorial services, on Easter, Memorial Day and Veterans Day.
Arlington Cemetery has its own Metro stop, but also has plenty of paid parking. Upon arrival, head to the Visitor Center, where you can view exhibits, pick up a detailed map, and purchase a Tourmobile ticket, which allows you to stop at all major sites in the cemetery and then re-board whenever you like. Service is continuous and the narrated commentary is informative. Visitors can also tour on foot with a self-guiding brochure, and appreciate the reflective silence of this national outdoor shrine.
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AirborneBob
12-05-2010, 00:42
The property of Arlington Cemetery was the family farm of the wife of one Robert E. Lee. When he declined a position in the Union Army at the outbreak of the Civil War and went on to lead the Confederate Army, the US government confiscated his property and farm to make a cemetery for Union Soldiers.
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Audie Murphy
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George C. Marshall
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John J. Pershing
September 13, 1860 – July 15, 1948
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January 15, 2010: Col. Carlyle Shelton, serving as the representative of the office of the Commandant of the Marine Corps, presents a folded American flag to Jacqueline Mackin-Hartman, the daughter of retired Col. Alvin Mackin, at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Va., Jan. 15, 2010. Mackin served in World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War, and was awarded of the Silver Star and the Bronze Star medals with Combat V for valorous acts in combat.
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Col. Alvin Mackin
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Old Guard,Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
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United States Air Force Honor Guard members from Bolling Air Force Base, participate in a ceremony remembrance of fallen Air Force members from the past and present Nov. 10 in Arlington,
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The casket of Capt. David Wisniewski, of Moville, Iowa, who died from injuries suffered in a helicopter crash in Afghanistan, arrives during a burial service at Arlington National Cemetery on Monday, Aug. 23, 2010 in Arlington.
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Tomb of Chief Warrant Officer Two Scott W. Dyer - Killed in Banditemur, Afghanistan, during combat operations.
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The "Changing of the Guard" in front of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
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Soldiers with 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) carry the casket of Cpl. Frank Woodruff Buckles, the last American World War I veteran, for his funeral ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery, March 15, 2011.
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Jan. 9, 2008. A member of the 3rd U.S. Infantry, The Old Guard, inspects a relieving guard's rifle before his watch at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery. The Tomb of the Unknowns is guarded 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
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Two members of the Rolling Thunder arrive at Arlington Cemetery to pay homage.
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Arlington Cemetery- American Legion color bearer at the Memorial Day services in the amphitheater.- May, 1943.
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Twilight Tattoo ceremony at the USMC War Memorial, more commonly known as the Iwo Jima Memorial in Arlington.-
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Iwo Jima Memorial
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If you look closely, on the top of the Marine Officers white cap is an embroidered quatrefoil. This is worn to honor the French that Marines served with in WW1. Only officers wear this symbol.
With flags in hand, members of the U.S. Army's 3rd U.S. Infantry, known as the Old Guard, march out to their assigned sections during the “Flags In” ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery.-
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Sep 11 Memorial: American Airlines (AA) pilot Captain (CAPT) James C. Condes, shows his son Christopher, the inscribed pilot's name of the ill fated flight 77, CAPT Charles Burlingame, prior to a memorial service at Arlington National Cemetery for the 184 victims of the September 11th, 2001, terrorist attack on the Pentagon.
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Virginia. Boy scout color bearer listening to the Memorial Day ceremony 1943 May.
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Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
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Special Forces Green Beret Soldiers from each of the Army's seven Special Forces Groups stand silent watch during the wreath-laying ceremony at the grave of President John F. Kennedy, Nov. 17, 2011, at Arlington National Cemetery, Va. The ceremony marked a time-honored tradition to honor Kennedy for his support and advocacy of the Soldiers who would be known simply as "Green Berets."
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