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Bookmark or Share- How Arlington National Cemetery Came to Be | SmithsonianRobert M. Poole. November 2009. Starting in 1864, Arlington National Cemetery was transformed into a military cemetery. Bruce Dale. One afternoon in May 1861, a young Union Army officer went ...
- Education > Home - Arlington National CemeteryMore than 400,000 individuals are buried at Arlington National Cemetery. Their lives and legacies represent service and sacrifice, innovation and perseverance, and the historical connections between the American military and society. Explore their stories here. Contact us at usarmy.anc.education@army.mil .
- Arlington National Cemetery - Background, Graves & Location - HISTORYArlington National Cemetery is a U.S. military cemetery in Arlington, Virginia. The site, once the home of Confederate Army commander Robert E. Lee, is now the burial ground for more than 400,000 ...
- Arlington National Cemetery > VisitArlington National Cemetery welcomes visitors to explore the rich history found within its hallowed grounds. The cemetery is expansive - 639 acres. Walking distances and hills require moderate physical exertion. An alternative to walking is the interpretive tour bus, which stops at John F. Kennedy's gravesite, the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier ...
- Arlington National Cemetery - WikipediaAn aerial view of Arlington National Cemetery's east entrance and the cemetery's Women's Military Memorial in August 2013. 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 ...
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