Arlington National Cemetery (NEW)

Arlington National Cemetery is a United States military cemetery located in Arlington, Virginia, across the Potomac River from Washington, D.C. Established during the Civil War in 1864, it serves as the final resting place for more than 400,000 service members, veterans, and their families. The cemetery is known for its orderly white headstones, quiet rolling hills, and deep sense of national reverence. Notable sites within the cemetery include the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, guarded 24 hours a day by the elite Sentinels of the 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment. Arlington House, once the home of Robert E. Lee, overlooks the grounds as a historic landmark. The cemetery also contains memorials dedicated to various conflicts, units, and individuals who shaped American history. Arlington National Cemetery stands as a place of honor, reflection, and remembrance, symbolizing the sacrifice and service of those who have defended the United States throughout its history.