Thursday, June 12, 2014

Arlington National Cemetery @ Virginia, USA

Arlington National Cemetery serves as a cemetery and a memorial to America's persons of national importance such as presidents, Supreme Court justices and military heroes. Every year, more than four million people visit Arlington to attend graveside services and special ceremonies to pay tribute to veterans and historical figures.


Arlington National Cemetery.

This is a sacred shrine. Please visit with respect.



Cemetery.

The cemetery is quite huge.

President John F. Kennedy gravesite.

Quotation about defending freedom.

Signboard in the cemetery. Tomb of the unknown soldier is for remembrance of soldiers who have died but their remains being unidentified.

Changing guard at Tomb of the unknown soldier.

Memorial dedicated for those who have died in Korean and Vietnam war.

Arlington National Amphitheater for organizing cemetery related events.

GPS/Coordinate: 38.882788, -77.067991
Address: Arlington, VA 22211, United States
Public transport: Arlington Cemetery Metro Station via blue line.

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