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ARLINGTON NATIONAL CEMETERY
Some of America's most cherished burial sites are found in the 624 acres of
the nation's best-known military cemetery. The rolling lawns filled with
white tombstones, the Tomb of the Unknowns, and the grave of John F.
Kennedy are conspicuous symbols of sacrifices made for freedom. The flags
fly at half-staff from before the first and after the last of 25-30 funerals per
day, as the graves of veterans continue to multiply. Nearly four million
people visit the cemetery every year, some attracted by the historical im-
portance of the site, many wishing to honor those who have died in the na-
tion's wars, others taking part in the funeral of a friend or family member.
The cemetery visitors' center provides maps, personalized information, and
guidance.
Arlington, VA • 703 607 8000 •
www.arlingtoncemetery.org
•
Open Apr-Sep: 8am-7pm daily; Oct-Mar: 8am-5pm daily • Access to the
cemetery is free; ANC tour bus tickets: adults $8.75, children (3-11) $4.75,
seniors (65 years and over) $7.75 • Dis. access
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1. LAWNS OF GRAVES
Approximately 350,000 people are buried on these grounds, marked by unadorned
graves, arranged in regular grids, spread across the lawns. Although only a small per-
centage of America's war dead lie here, the expanse gives a tangible picture of the
human cost of war.
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2. TOMB OF THE UNKNOWNS
This solemn monument is guarded 24 hours a day by The Old Guard. Unknown sol-
diers of World Wars I and II and the Korean War are entombed here. A Vietnam sol-
dier was interred here, but he was later identified.
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3. MEMORIAL AMPHITHEATER
The setting for the
Memorial Day
and Veterans Day ceremonies.
