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What National Cemetery was made over General Robert E Lee's home during the Civil War?
Arlington National Cemetery
When JFK visited Arlington National Cemetery just a short time before he was assassinated he made a comment to his guide that led to his burial at Arlington what was that comment?
his answer was bury me in a gold casket
When this president visited Arlington national cemetery just a short time before he was assassinated he made a comment to his guied that led to his burial at Arlington what was that comment?
"I could stay here forever."
What ships mast is displayed in the Arlington National Cemetery?
The mast displayed at Arlington National Cemetery is from the USS Maine. This battleship was famously sunk in Havana Harbor in 1898, an event that contributed to the outbreak of the Spanish-American War. The mast serves as a memorial to those who lost their lives aboard the ship and symbolizes the sacrifices made by American servicemen.
Where is the tomb of the unknown solidier?
The tomb of the unknown soldier is located in Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia. The tomb is made of marble and has the following inscription: "Here rests in honored glory an American soldier known but to God."
What is the second largest US military cemetery?
Arlington National cemetery, which was the home of Robert E. Lee until he declined command of the Union Armies in the Civil War and took command of the Army of Northern Virginia. Then it was confiscated and became a cemetery.
Who made Arlington national Cementary?
Robert E Lee
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.
What are most gravestones made out of?
Most Gravestones are made out of Granite although some are made out of Marble. x
Oldest grave in Arlington national cemetery?
the oldest grave in the AN cemetery is a grave that was built in 1763. The grave belongs to Jacqueline Harris. Jacqueline Harris was a young lady who died of kidney failure. She lived out a life of seventeen years. You can find her family graves at that same cemetery too. My granny told me that her great-grandmother was friends with Jacqueline, and is proud that she is the oldest grave in the AN cemetery.
Is a gravestone a rock?
Most gravestones are made from rock or rock like substances. Sandstone used to be used for gravestones and wood was often used as gravemarkers. Presently, granite and marble are the most popular materials for gravestones because of their durability.
Who made the first proclamation about memorial day?
President Lyndon Baines Johnson signed the legislation renaming Decoration Day to Memorial Day in 1967. Decoration Day was proclaimed by General John Alexander Logan, national commander of the Grand Army of the Republic (a fraternal organization of veterans), on May 1, 1868. It was first observed on May 30, 1868 at Arlington National Cemetery.
