14 Fun Facts About Arlington Cemetery

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Author: Caitlind L. Alexander ISBN: 9781370580903
Publisher: LearningIsland.com Publication: March 27, 2017
Imprint: Smashwords Edition Language: English
Author: Caitlind L. Alexander
ISBN: 9781370580903
Publisher: LearningIsland.com
Publication: March 27, 2017
Imprint: Smashwords Edition
Language: English

Arlington Cemetery is one of our nation's most celebrated cemeteries. It is the final resting place for presidents, soldiers, and heroes of our nation. But it was not always so. Arlington Cemetery has a storied past as a historic mansion home with expansive grounds, a civil war stronghold, and as a freedman's village. Eventually, these grounds became one of the largest cemeteries in our nation.
But how much do you know about this famous cemetery?

Who was the house on the grounds built as a memorial to?
What famous Civil War general was married here?
How many tomb of the unknown soldiers are there at Arlington?
How many mausoleums are there at Arlington?
How many presidents are buried at Arlington?
Who was the first person buried at Arlington?

Find out more about Arlington National Cemetery and amaze your family and friends with these fun facts.

All measurements in American and metric.
Reading Level: 6.9

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Arlington Cemetery is one of our nation's most celebrated cemeteries. It is the final resting place for presidents, soldiers, and heroes of our nation. But it was not always so. Arlington Cemetery has a storied past as a historic mansion home with expansive grounds, a civil war stronghold, and as a freedman's village. Eventually, these grounds became one of the largest cemeteries in our nation.
But how much do you know about this famous cemetery?

Who was the house on the grounds built as a memorial to?
What famous Civil War general was married here?
How many tomb of the unknown soldiers are there at Arlington?
How many mausoleums are there at Arlington?
How many presidents are buried at Arlington?
Who was the first person buried at Arlington?

Find out more about Arlington National Cemetery and amaze your family and friends with these fun facts.

All measurements in American and metric.
Reading Level: 6.9

LearningIsland.com believes in the value of children practicing reading for 15 minutes every day. Our 15-Minute Books give children lots of fun, exciting choices to read, from classic stories, to mysteries, to books of knowledge. Many books are appropriate for hi-lo readers. Open the world of reading to a child by having them read for 15 minutes a day.

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