Formerly, it was separated by race and military ranking. This could be seen in the size of grave markings and also in the placement of them. Now it is not so. In the newer segments of Arlington Cemetery all grave stones are the same size. Gravestones are not arranged by ranking either, meaning a private could be buried next to a general.
Yes, Arlington National Cemetery was racially segregated in the past. During the era of segregation in the United States, African American soldiers and their families were not allowed to be buried in the cemetery until after World War II. It wasn't until 1948 that the cemetery officially opened its doors to individuals of all races for burial.
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Arlington National Cemetery is a military cemetery which covers around 624 acres. It does not have a typical street address. The official address however is, Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, VA 22211.
Arlington Cemetery - WMATA station - was created in 1977.
Edward Kennedy got buried in Arlington national cemetery. In Arlington, Virgina!
She is buried with her first husband John, in Arlington Cemetery.
Arlington National Cemetery is under the jurisdiction of the US Army.
The Arlington National Cemetery was completed on May 13, 1864. The Arlington National Cemetery is owned by the US Army.
Tomb of the Unknowns, Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Virginia .
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Arlington National Cemetery
The national cemetery is in Arlington, Virginia.