The History of Arlington National Cemetery | Arlington Series Episode 1

Описание: In this first episode of the new Arlington series, we explore the powerful history of Arlington National Cemetery - America’s most sacred military burial ground. From its beginnings on Robert E. Lee’s former estate to its role today as the final resting place for over 400,000 people.
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You can find all episodes in the Arlington series here:    • Arlington National Cemetery  

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00:00 - Intro
01:12 - History of Arlington
02:41 - Arlington House
03:47 - George Washington Parke Custis
04:51 - William Christman
05:36 - Montgomery Meigs
07:53 - Philip Sheridan
09:45 - James Parks
12:44 - John F. Kennedy
14:04 - Robert F. Kennedy & Edward Kennedy
14:50 - William Howard Taft
16:46 - Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
18:39 - Changing of the Guard