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Understanding Arlington

10 Stops
4km
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Tour Overview

The history of our nation is reflected on the grounds of Arlington National Cemetery. Established during the Civil War, the original cemetery was 200 acres and has since grown to 639 acres (as of early 2020). Approximately 400,000 veterans and their eligible dependents are buried at Arlington National Cemetery. Take this walking tour to explore highlights of ANC.

Stops

  1. Tour Overview

  2. Introduction

  3. Stop 1: Military Women's Memorial

  4. Stop 2: Section 27

  5. Nearby Section 27

  6. Stop 3: John F. Kennedy Gravesite

  7. Nearby JFK Gravesite

  8. Stop 4: Arlington House

  9. Nearby Arlington House

  10. Stop 5: James R. Tanner Amphitheatre

  11. Stop 6: Space Shuttle Memorials

  12. Stop 7: USS Maine Memorial

  13. Stop 8: Nurses Memorial

  14. Nearby Nurses Memorial

  15. Stop 9: Memorial Amphitheater

  16. Nearby Memorial Amphitheater

  17. Stop 10: Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

  18. Conclusion

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