Arlingtion National Cemetery
Posted on October 14th, 2008 by lmanzi
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The Arlington National Cemetery is located in Arlington, Virginia. It was originally about 200 acres around the Arlington Mansion, acquired by George Washington Parke Custis, where he had it taken by the government. He had it given back, and later sold it back to them for $150,000.
Arlington National Cemetery contains the Tomb of the Unknowns, where 4 unknown soldiers are buried. There are nearly 100 funerals there a day, the average day has 28. 2800 tombstones are marked with “citizen” or “civilian”. There are slaves killed during the Civil War. When we go there, one of us will make a speech at the Tomb of the Unknowns. Good luck to whoever says it.
located on the virgina side of the potomac river in arlington. it was created in 1863. it is importaint beacause over 300,000 people died and they fought in the american cival war. pierrie L’ efant was burried on a hill in the cemetary and made up the street plans for the city. things to know when visiting are thier are the people buirried sacrficed thier self in the war for us. all tomb stones look the same. more than 300,000 people buried thier.6,400 people buried annualy.
Arlington National Cemetery is located in Arlington, Virginia. This cemetery was created in June 15, 1864. Arlington National Cemetery is so important because this cemetery is for people who have served in military. More than 300,000 people have been buried in this cemetery. One person that was involved in this cemetery is the Unknown Soldier that is in the tomb representing all of the people who have died in war and who have not been recognized. When you visit you should know that there is a wreath laying ceremony for the tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Everyday, there is someone who is always guarding the tomb.
-June 15, 1864
-Arlington County, Virginia
-It is the gravesite for all the people in the military who have died
-It has the tomb of John F. Kennedy
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• It houses the Tomb of the Unknown soldiers
• It has a memorial for the space shuttle Challenger
• It has over 300,013
• John F. Kennedy’s grave is marked by the eternal flame
Arlington National Cemetery is in Arlington County, Virginia. It was established on July 15, 1864. It holds many people who have died and people today can still visit and honor their ancestors. The area was previously owned by Robert Lee’s wife, Mary Ann. More than 300,000 people are buried in the Cemetery. It’s owned by the United States Department of Army. The cemetery is divided in 70 sections some for future deaths. In the cemetery there are over 3,800 slaves buried.
Almost 4 million people visit annually. Arlington National Cemetery means something to this people. Made during the American Revolution made on the property of the Arlington house. More then 30,000 soldiers, who risked there lives for the U.S.A. This cemetery is in Arlington County, Virgina
More than four million people visit Arlington National Cemetery which is located in Washington D. C. This a place of peace and rest for all the people who fought for our country and many other important people. Arlington Mansion and two hundred acres of land surrounding it were the designated place for the cemetery. There is a tomb in the cemetery called the tomb of the unknown and the soldier who was buried there was never officially named.
The Arlington Cemetery is is located on the virginia side of Potomac River in Arlington. The cemetery was was made in 1863. It’s a very important landmark because it represents the people who died(300,000) during the Civil War. One important person is Pierrie L’efant. He was the guy who made the street plans for the city. He is buried in the cemetery. All tomb stones look like another.
Arlington National Cemetery is located in Arlington, Virginia. It was created in the year of the American Civil War which took place in the year 1861. It is important because it is where many American soldiers were buried. One important person involved in the Arlington National Cemetery was Private William Christman. This is because he was the first person to be buried there. Four important things to know when visiting Alington National Cemetery are that it is a military cemetery, more than 300,000 people have been buried there, around 100 graveside services take place a year, and it is where The Tomb of the Unknowns is located.
The Arlington national cemetery is located in Arlington county Virginia. It was established on June 15, 1864. It is 624 acres! The number of gravesites is incredible. There are about 300,013. It is not just a regular cemetery but it is a military cemetery. It was established during the American Revolutionary War. The estate was passed down to Robert E. Lee. It is important because it is for all of the people who served our country from the American Revolution all the way to Iraq!