Arlington National Cemetery by bmac62
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Here we see just some of the headstones of the more than 400,000 military people buried in the Arlington National Cemetery (just across the Potomac River from Washington, D.C.). I took this representative photo just after visiting the nearby grave of President John F. Kennedy and his wife Jacqueline.
The stones above mark the graves of numerous people with remarkable stories. The large stone at the foot of the tree marks the grave of a man (Brigadier General John H. Page) who served during four wars: the Civil War (1861-1865), the Indian Campaigns, the Spanish American War (1898) and the Philippine Insurrection (1899-1902). That's at least a 41 year career of service...
If you look up the hill slightly at the obelisk with the name WHEELER on it (zooming may help), this marks the grave of "Fightin' Joe Wheeler", the only officer to ever serve as a general officer in both the Confederate States Army (CSA) and afterward in the United States Army (USA).
The stories go on and on for every rank from Private to General and Admiral. I could spend weeks here...but a 2 hour tour had to do for this trip:)
Comments (13)
Faemike55
A place of reverence and respect! Beautiful and solemn capture, Bill.
wysiwig
A wonderful capture. I must say that the most moving for me is the simple grave of Robert Kennedy.
giulband
Wonderful picture !!!
durleybeachbum
So fascinating! We have a most interesting local cemetery but would never know the stories without a guided tour, which I have done once.
T.Rex
Thanks Bill. All lined up as soldiers but each so very individual. 400,000 you say? My, where do they have the space for all? I'm astounded. I knew it was large, but this is amazing. And each, as you say, has his history. And each piece adds up to a whole. And how many are remembered today? Keep up the good work! :-)
aksirp
So interesting, stunning photo and its worth to zoom, so many informations just in this little place - imagine all the stores behind and the entire cemetery dimensions!
blinkings
kgb224
Superb capture my friend. God bless.
bobrgallegos
Great capture!! As you walk through this cemetery you can feel the souls of all these brave men who have put the needs of Our great Country first!!
jendellas
A beautifully kept cemetery. I like to read the grave stones in the cemetery & read of the people buried there.
auntietk
I like the view looking up the hill. It's a good pov. Nice work!
RodS
400,000 stories waiting to be told. What a massive history of our nation lies in this place of honor. Magnificent capture, Bill!
sossy
I love cemeteries and the info is interesting 😃