Tour Overview
The Cold War shaped global politics and daily life for nearly half a century, and its legacy can be seen across Arlington National Cemetery. On this walking tour, you will explore headstones, monuments, and memorials that commemorate the individuals, conflicts, and events that defined this complex era.
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Tour Overview
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Introduction
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Stop 1: Richard McKinley
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The Nuclear Race
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Stop 2: President John F. Kennedy
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Stop 3: Marguerite Higgins Hall
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Women in the Military
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Stop 4: Daniel "Chappie" James Jr.
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Stop 5: Lewis Hershey
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All-Volunteer Force
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Stop 6: Maxwell Taylor
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Stop 7: Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
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Stop 8: Korean War Memorial Contemplative Bench
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Borinqueneers Memorial Tree
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Stop 9: Iran Rescue Mission Memorial
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Stop 10: Vietnam Helicopter Memorial Tree
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Stop 11: John Foster Dulles
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Stop 12: Apollo 1 Monument
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Stop 13: Francis Gary Powers
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Stop 14: Major Stephanie Rader
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Stop 15: Elmore Goodwin
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Identifying and Bringing Home War Dead
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Stop 16: Humbert Roque "Rocky" Versace
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Conclusion
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