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What happened to general Robert E. Lee's plantation after the war?
General Lee's estate was taken by the Union because of non-payment of taxes, and turned into Arlington National Cemetery, which it is to this day
How did the North make sure General Lee would never live in his Virginia plantation again?
They turned it into the Arlington military cemetery - still there today.
What did Robert E. Lee lose as a result of the US Civil War?
The Confederate defeat in the US Civil War resulted in a severe personal loss for Robert E. Lee. His family plantation was taken by the Federal government. His former land on the Potomac River is now the site of the Arlington National Cemetery.
Who is General Roy Geiger?
General Roy Stanley Geiger, who commanded both air and ground units during World War II, and was the first Marine to lead an Army, died 23 January 1947 at the National Naval Medical Center, Bethesda, Maryland, and was buried in Arlington Cemetery.
Who are the double medal of honor recipients buried at Arlington?
The two recipients of the Medal of Honor buried at Arlington National Cemetery are Major General David H. Berger and Colonel Charles H. Coolidge. Major General Berger received the Medal of Honor for his actions during the Korean War, while Colonel Coolidge was recognized for his bravery in World War II. Their graves serve as a testament to their extraordinary courage and service to the United States.
Who designed Arlington national cemetery?
General Montgomery Meigs
Who started the Arlington National Cemetery?
General Montgomery Meigs
What National Cemetery was made over General Robert E Lee's home during the Civil War?
Arlington National Cemetery
How do you find the plot of someone buried in Arlington national cemetery?
Arlington National Cemetery's visitor center: For General Information, Location of Gravesites, & Visitor Information (703) 607-8000
What general had a house in Arlington cemetery?
The general who had a house in Arlington Cemetery was General Robert E. Lee. After the Civil War, his estate, known as Arlington House, was taken over by the Union and eventually became part of Arlington National Cemetery. The house is now a historic site that commemorates both Lee's legacy and the broader history of the Civil War.
What happened to general Robert E. Lee's plantation after the war?
General Lee's estate was taken by the Union because of non-payment of taxes, and turned into Arlington National Cemetery, which it is to this day
What happened to the general after the war?
Arlington National Cemetery is on the grounds of what was Robert E. Lee's home. The first burials were in 1864. Arlington House still stands.
How did general george marshall die?
General George Marshall died aged 78 in a hospital on 16th October 1959 and was buried at Arlington National Cemetery.
Arlington house now the site of Arlington national cemetery was originally intended to be?
Arlington House was the family home of Confederate General Robert E. Lee. A law required that property taxes be paid in person. When Lee was a "no show", the property was confiscated by the US Government and turned into the cemetery.
Which general's house is located in what is now Arlington cemetery?
A General of the Civil War
Where at pentagon built?
Arlington, Virgina, across the Potomac River from Washington DC. Right next to Arlington National Cemetery, built on the grounds of General Robert E. Lee's home.
Where is Major General James McCormack buried He died January 1975 at Hilton Head SC but was a resident of Mass?
Arlington National Cemetery..
