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James Parks was allowed the honor of being interned in the Arlington National Cemetery due to a special recognition by the Secretary of War in 1929.
Mr. Parks was born a slave on the property in 1843, well before it became a cemetery. He was owned by the Custis-Lee family and he worked the grounds of Arlington for 82 years; 19 years as a slave and the remaining years as a grave digger. Mr. Parks dug some of the first graves at the cemetery, including the grave of Quartermaster General Montgomery Meigs; than man responsible for turning the plantation into a cemetery.
Mr. Parks literally dedicated his life to Arlington. It is because of him that restoration of the Arlington House is to original design, his first hand knowledge of the land was detrimental to this process.
Although this man never served as a serviceman in our military, he was without a doubt the type of man this country should respect with such an honor.
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When was The Parks at Arlington created?
The Parks at Arlington was created in 1988.
How many Muslims buried in Arlington cemetery?
How many Muslims are buried in Arlington
Who was the last person buried in Arlington national cemetery?
Former Arlington Estate slave James Parks was the only person born on and buried in Arlington National Cemetery. He also dug the first graves there.
Where is ted Kennedy buried?
Edward Kennedy got buried in Arlington national cemetery. In Arlington, Virgina!
Where is John Kennedy buried?
In Arlington Cemetery, Arlington Virginia.
Where is John Bonner buried?
He is buried in Arlington National Cemetery.
Can a World War 2 veteran be buried in Arlington?
Yes. All veterans the service may be buried in Arlington if they choose.
Why was John Kennedy jr not buried at Arlington?
Arlington is only for veterans. JFK Jr. never served.
Where was John F Kennedy buried?
John F. Kennedy is buried in Arlington National Cemetery.
Husbands and wives buried in Arlington national cemetery?
I think there must be thosands of wives buried with their husbans who served in the military in Arlington
When she was buried?
When Rosa Parks was buried
Where is Jackie Kennedy's grave?
She is buried with her first husband John, in Arlington Cemetery.
