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America's resting place. The story of the national cemetery--from the Revolutionary War to the present. Arlington recounts the complicated history of one of the nation's most famous and most-visited national monuments and its fascinating daily life. Carefully researched and documented, Chris Demarest's watercolor paintings capture the spirit and pathos of the last resting place of more than 300,000 Americans who have served their country.

"The final resting place for many of America's heroes is located only a few miles from our nation's capital. This high-interest text will take readers on a tour of the cemetery and point out the graves of some well-known patriots, including President John F. Kennedy, Jr. A detailed map guides readers as they locate sections and specific gravesites. Descriptions of ceremonies help readers understand how these events show respect for those who gave...

The United States commemorates unidentified fallen soldiers in a special way. All unknown soldiers that have lost their lives since World War I are honored through tombs, which symbolize the courage and bravery possessed by the unknown people buried inside them. Arlington Cemetery, home to the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, boasts a peaceful atmosphere appropriate for the burial ground of hundreds of thousands of United States soldiers. This title uses...