A book about America’s most treasured national burial ground
Now in its newly revised fourth edition, Arlington National Cemetery: Shrine to America’s Heroes has been the nation’s leading guide to our most treasured national shrine for more than 35 years. This comprehensive guidebook vividly chronicles the story of Arlington, from it checkered origin to its present glory.
Within its pages, you’ll explore every corner of Arlington, retracing the lives of presidents and privates, officers and astronauts, actors, writers, and Supreme Court justices among it 400,000 honored dead. You’ll discover the rich history of more than 40 monuments and memorials that ennoble its hallowed ground, including the Tomb of the Unknowns and the September 11th Memorial.
The most comprehensive guide to this cherished national shrine, including:
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An informative guide…that reveals quite a few surprising facts.
The Washington Post
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Peters has done a terrific service to both eastern travelers and history buffs with this welcome recounting of the origins and growth of Arlington National Cemetery…An engrossing account…Fascinating appended material.
American Library Association BOOKLIST
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“It is more than just a definitive guide, it is a book that makes history entertaining while recounting the fascinating lives of people buried at Arlington.”
Army Times, Navy Times, Air Force Times