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Arlington National Cemetery

Arlington National Cemetery
The gravestones at Arlington National Cemetery are marked by U.S. flags each Memorial Day.
NameArlington National Cemetery
Imagesize250px
CaptionThe gravestones at Arlington National Cemetery are marked by U.S. flags each Memorial Day.
EstablishedJune 28, 1864
CountryUnited States
LocationArlington County, Virginia
Coordinates 
TypePublic
OwnerUnited States Department of the Army
Size624 acre (2.5 km2)
Graves300,000
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Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington County, Virginia, is a military cemetery in the United States of America, established during the American Civil War on the grounds of Arlington House, formerly the estate of the family of Confederate general Robert E. Lee's wife Mary Anna (Custis) Lee, a great grand-daughter of Martha Washington. The cemetery is situated directly across the Potomac River from the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C.. It is served by the Arlington Cemetery station on the Blue Line of the Washington Metro system.

In an area of 624 acre (2.5 km2), veterans and military casualties from each of the nation's wars are interred in the cemetery, ranging from the American Civil War through to the military actions in Afghanistan and Iraq. Pre-Civil War dead were reinterred after 1900.

Arlington National Cemetery and United States Soldiers' and Airmen's Home National Cemetery are administered by the Department of the Army. The other national cemeteries are administered by the Department of Veterans Affairs or by the National Park Service. Arlington House (Custis-Lee Mansion) and its grounds are administered by the National Park Service as a memorial to Lee.

Arlington National Cemetery Video

Memorial Day Tribute to members of the United States Armed Forces who now rest in peace in Arlington National Cemetery - set to the song - "Arlington" by Trace Adkins - In honor of the Fallen Heroes of the US Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, and Reserves. All gave some, some gave all. These are the men and women who bought our freedom at the price of their lives. We give thanks to those who made the ultimate sacrifice and pray for the loved ones they left behind. Lyrics: I never thought that this is where I'd settle down I thought I'd die an old man back in my hometown They gave me this plot of land,me and some other men, for a job well done There's a big white house sits on a hill just up the road The man inside he cried the day they brought me home The folded up a flag and told my mom and dad 'We're pround of your son' And I'm proud to be on this paecful piece of property I'm on scared ground and I'm in the best of company I'm thankful for those thankful for the things I've done I can rest in peace, I'm one of the chosen ones, I made it to Arlington I remember that my daddy brought me here when I was eight We searched all day to find out where my granddad lay And when we finally found that cross He said, 'son this is what it cost to keep us free' Now here I am a thousand stones away from him He recongized me on the first day I came in And it gave me a chill when he clicked his heels and saluted me I'm proud to be on this peaceful piece of property I'm <b>...</b>
4.35 min. | 4.92 user rating		 The Old Guard is responsible for final honors at Arlington National Cemetery.
3.78 min. | 4.92 user rating		 Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis funeral services in May, 1994. This part is the services at Arlington National Cemetery
9.53 min. | 4.81 user rating		 President Obama is introduced at the 2009 Memorial Day Ceremony, Arlington National Cemetery
0.95 min. | 4.45 user rating		 Echo Taps Ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery May 19, 2007. The purpose was to heighten awareness of the need for live buglers to sound Taps at veterans' funerals, honor those who have served with a worldwide musical performance of Taps, and foster a new generation of buglers. For those who served our country and those who made the ultimate sacrifice...Lest we forget.
6.92 min. | 4.81 user rating
The old guard is responsible for rendering final honors at Arlington National Cemetery. Learn about the firing party.
2.40 min. | 5.0 user rating		 This is a superbly shot piece that depicts the Changing of the Guard at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Virginia. The guards switch every hour on the hour 24hours a day, 365 Days a Year. Indeed, the only video since Barack Obama has been in office!
10.30 min. | 4.78 user rating		 History and meaning of Arlington National Cemetery as presented at the National Memorial Day Concert from Washington DC on May 27, 2007.
5.88 min. | 4.92 user rating		 The Old Guard renders final honors at Arlington National Cemetery. They are the only cemetery left that uses a caisson during the funeral. Learn more.
2.17 min. | 4.87 user rating		 ARMY.MIL - A tomb sentinel is laid to rest on the grounds he once protected at Arlington National Cemetery with the Old Guard. Jini Ryan reports. www.army.mil
1.00 min. | 4.98 user rating

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A wreath for every gravestone - Hilton Head Monthly Tweet this news
Hilton Head Monthly---...- a project that began with the laying of more than 5000 wreaths by the Worcester Wreath company in -Arlington National Cemetery- in 1992. ... - Date : Wed, 27 Oct 2010 13:11:35 GMT+00:00
Recently-Identified WWII Soldier From Queens Receives Formal Burial - NY1 Tweet this news
NY1--A World War II soldier from Queens who was missing for 65 years was finally laid to rest at -Arlington National Cemetery- on Monday. Army Staff Sergeant John ... - Date : Mon, 25 Oct 2010 16:41:11 GMT+00:00
Honor Flight veterans ready for Thursday departure - Ocala Tweet this news
Ocala--The group will then travel to -Arlington National Cemetery- for the changing of the guard. 7:30 pm: Depart from Baltimore-Washington Interna tional Airport. ... - Date : Wed, 27 Oct 2010 05:14:37 GMT+00:00
Inside the Ring - Washington Times Tweet this news
Washington Times--Adm. Mike Mullen, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, walks through Section 60 at -Arlington National Cemetery- in Arlington, Va., ... - Date : Thu, 28 Oct 2010 01:00:50 GMT+00:00
Motorcyclists counter protest at Arlington - Washington Post Tweet this news
Washington Post--(Astrid Riecken) By Michael E. Ruane A group of motorcyclists staged a counter-demonstration Monday at the -Arlington National Cemetery- burial of a local ... - Date : Tue, 05 Oct 2010 10:50:20 GMT+00:00
Video: Metro police chief on alleged plot - Washington Post (blog) Tweet this news
Washington Post (blog)---...- 34, of Ashburn, who is accused of conspiring with people he believed to be al-Qaeda operatives to attack the stations at -Arlington National Cemetery-, ... - Date : Thu, 28 Oct 2010 00:44:57 GMT+00:00
Kennedy Gravesite Restoration Work Underway at Arlington National Cemetery - Business Wire (press release) Tweet this news
Business Wire (press release)--The restoration work is being done by Gordon Ponsford, who has done similar work at more than a dozen sites in -Arlington National Cemetery- in recent years. ... - Date : Wed, 27 Oct 2010 20:39:46 GMT+00:00

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