Arlington National Cemetery

Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia today honors 400,000+ active-duty service members, veterans and their families who have served our nation. The gravesites of Kennedy family and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier are also here.

The land of Arlington once belonged to Mary Custis, George Washington’s step-great-granddaughter. The Arlington House on the hill with the best views of Washington, DC was the residence Mary married Robert Lee in 1831, and then seized by federal soldiers during the civil war.

Robert Lee is the most complex and controversial figure in American history. He was a military leader of the defeated Confederacy, a symbol of the American South, a father, a slaveholder, and a dedicated educator. The victories as a Confederate General showcased his brilliant maneuvers, and his grace in defeat set the tone for the country’s reunion. Following the American Civil War, he made great efforts to restore peace between North and South.Read more