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Why was the location chosen for the Arlington national cemetery?
The land that is now Arlington National Cemetery was, until 1864, the property of the family of Robert E. Lee. The U.S. government acquired the land in a rigged tax sale, an act the U.S. Supreme Court later ruled was an unconstitutional seizure. The person most responsible for this seizure and designation was Quartermaster General Montgomery Meigs. It has never been proven that Meigs made this decision primarily as a snub towards Lee, but that is a reasonable assumption.
How was the site for Arlington National Cemetery chosen?
While Secretary of War Edwin Stanton designated it as a military cemetery on June 15, 1864; it was Brigadier General Montgomery C. Meigs, who commanded the garrison at Arlington House ( the former home of Confederate General Robert E. Lee though he never did own it.) appropriated the grounds that same day, so that the house was uninhabitable in case the Lee's decided to come back.
Why is Memorial Day celebrated every May?
On May 5, 1868 General John Logan, commander-in-chief of the Grand Army of the Republic, proclaimed Decoration Day, the original name of Memorial Day. It was first observed on May 30, 1868 at Arlington National Cemetery. May 30 was chosen because during the US Civil War there were no known battles to have occurred on that day of the month.
When and why was the Arlington National Cemetery created?
after the Civil war they needed a place to bury the dead
What are some dragon quest names?
Hand of the heavenly bride. 4 Chapters of the chosen. 5 Sentinels of the starry skies. 9 The journey of the cursed king. 8
Why was religion chosen in Australia?
I don't understand your question but Australia has not chosen a national religion.
Pokemon platinum im not the chosen one?
You need the national dex to be the "chosen one".
Why was the boxing kangaroo chosen as a national icon?
The boxing kangaroo is not a national icon.
Why did General John A Logan ask that ''The 30th of May be designated as Decoration Day?
On May 5, 1868, General John Alexander Logan, national commander of the Grand Army of the Republic, proclaimed May 30th to be Decoration Day. It was first observed on May 30, 1868 at Arlington National Cemetery when the graves of Union and Confederate soldiers who had died during the US Civil War were decorated with flowers, poppies in particular. And that is why poppies are usually associated with the holiday. It is popularly believed that May 30th was originally chosen because during the Civil War there were no known battles that took place on that day of the month.
What date was the bald eagle chosen for the US national symbol?
it was chosen on June 20, 1782
Why India had chosen lotus as a national flower?
it is peaceful.
Why was the gazelle chosen as Israel's national animal?
it isn't
