answersLogoWhite

0


Best Answer

It was established during the American Civil War on June 15, 1864 on the grounds of Arlington House, formerly the estate of the family of Robert E. Lee's wife Mary Anna (Custis) Lee, a descendant of Martha Washington (Source: Wikipedia)

User Avatar

Wiki User

14y ago
This answer is:
User Avatar
More answers
User Avatar

Wiki User

11y ago

after the Civil war they needed a place to bury the dead

This answer is:
User Avatar

User Avatar

Wiki User

15y ago

the burial of soldiers, sailors or airman

This answer is:
User Avatar

Add your answer:

Earn +20 pts
Q: Why was the arlington national cemetery built?
Write your answer...
Submit
Still have questions?
magnify glass
imp