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Nov 11, 2021

Tomb Of The Unknown Soldier Opens To The Public For Its 100th Anniversary

The tomb at Arlington National Cemetery memorializes those who lost not just their lives, but also their identities, fighting in wars for the United States.

Sep 08, 2020

Arlington National Cemetery Will Reopen To Public Following Months Of Pandemic Closure

Arlington National Cemetery says visitors can come for four hours a day starting Wednesday. The site has been closed to most visitors since March due to the pandemic.

May 25, 2020

A Quiet Memorial Day At Arlington National Cemetery

The national cemetery usually hosts thousands for its annual Memorial Day remembrance. This year, ceremonies were closed to the public.

Jan 30, 2008

Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Gets Reprieve

Remember when officials at Arlington National Cemetery were trying to replace the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier with a brand new, replica tomb? Well it looks like the the National Trust for Historic Preservation was successful in its campaign to save the original monument, at least for a while. A press release from the non-profit says that the National Defense Authorization Bill, signed into law Monday by President Bush, includes an amendment, sponsored by Senators…

 
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