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    May 25

    The little-known history of the 369th Regiment "Harlem Hellfighters" Band, one of the greatest African-American and Puerto Rican bands in history.

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  2. 9 hours ago

    Thank you, , for helping us .

    Army Wreath Ceremony
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  3. 13 hours ago

    Section 17 is near McPherson Drive and was added following .

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  4. 13 hours ago

    Today, thousands of people visit and leave flowers and mementos on the graves of loved ones; a tradition that has not changed since 1868.

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  5. 13 hours ago

    Eventually, became known as .

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  6. 13 hours ago

    On the first , Maj. Gen. and future President James A. Garfield made a speech at , after which 5,000 participants helped decorate the graves of more than 20,000 Confederate and Union Soldiers buried in the cemetery.

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  7. 13 hours ago

    : Section 17 in 1929 and 2015. In the 1929 photo, an unidentified woman and child decorate a grave for . (Historic photo courtesy of the , 5/30/1929. Color photo and illustration by Rachel Larue, 11/2015)

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    May 29

    Service members with US Army Military District of Washington participated in a Presidential Armed Forces Full Honor wreath-laying ceremony, on behalf of the nation, in commemoration of John F. Kennedy’s 101st birthday, May 29, 2018, at Arlington National Cemetery, Va.

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  9. May 30

    Learn more about the at .

    in 1958 the Double Interment occurred in when the World War II and Korean War Unknown Soldiers were finally home and at rest
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    May 29

    What a privilege it was to spend yesterday at . As I leave & return to work each day, I pass by that same cemetery & am reminded how fortunate we are that our Nation places a priority upon honoring the courage & sacrifice of our service members & their families.

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    May 28

    As the nation pauses to reflect on , we share the story of Johnie Webb, a Vietnam veteran, whose team locates the remains of fallen Americans from past conflicts and brings them home.

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    May 28

    “Let us renew our commitment to honor their sacrifice & follow their example. Let us resolve to never forget those who gave their lives so we may raise our children in peace...Let us honor the families they left behind for whom every day is .” – at Arlington National Cemetery

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    May 28

    Arlington National Cemetery is only one Metro station away from Rosslyn on the Blue Line. is open 365 days beyond . Visitor information:

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    May 28

    Today National Commander honored our brothers and sisters who made the ultimate sacrifice with a wreath laying at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.

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    May 28

    ceremonies in Europe honoring the legacy of U.S. and allies who fought for freedom. Learn more:

    Memorial Day 2018 in Europe
    Memorial Day ceremonies held at Rhone, Meuse-Argonne, Somme, Suresnes, Lafayette Escadrille, Saint Mihiel, Oise-Aisne, Aisne Marne, and Flanders Field American Cemeteries in Europe.
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    May 28

    was commemorated at Cemetery with the 150th Presidential Armed Forces Full Honor Wreath-laying Ceremony and National Memorial Day Observance.

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  17. May 28

    : The 150th wreath-laying and observance is being streamed on Facebook at .

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  18. May 28

    Please note the is now at capacity and no more trams will travel from the Welcome Center to the amphitheater. We will be streaming the ceremony live on at .

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  19. May 28

    Great idea - for more ideas of what to see while at the cemetery, visit .

    Reminder to get off the beaten path and not just do the tours at LT McIntosh, killed at the Battle of Little Big Horn, buried in Section 1.
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  20. May 28

    Thank you to all the volunteers who helped .

    We had some amazing volunteers yesterday help us place roses to honor our fallen troops . This photo is by the cemetery's official photographer.
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