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Arlington National Cemetery (Introduction)

The land that makes up Arlington National Cemetery once belonged to George Washington Parke Custis, who was the grandson of Martha Washington and step-grandson of George Washington. He is the one that built the Arlington House that you will see as we walk to the Kennedy grave site. Two United States Presidents are buried at Arlington (Taft and Kennedy). Twelve Supreme Court justices are buried in Arlington. Lincoln's son and grandson are buried here. Numerous astronauts, explorers, military, science, and sports figures are also buried in Arlington.If you are interested in seeing the famous people you can find them here: https://www.arlingtoncemetery.mil/Explore/Notable-Graves

Arlington House (The Story of Arlington)

So how did Arlington become a cemetery?

President Kennedy (and family) Grave Site

Robert Kennedy Grave Site

Teddy Kennedy Grave Site

USS Maine Memorial

Challenger / Columbia Memorial & Iran Recuse Monument

Memorial Amphitheater

Tomb of the Unknown Soldier