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Arlington National CemeteryOn June 15, 1864, Secretary of War Edwin M. Stanton officially designated the Arlington Mansion and 200 acres of ground as a military cemetery. Since then, Casualties of War and honorary war veterans, explorers such as astronauts, historical figures such as Audie Murphy and Glenn Miller and minorities such as Black History and black Medal of Honor recipients were buried at this famous cemetery. Also, buried here are Presidents of the United States such as John Howard Taft and John Fitzgerald Kennedy, Chief Justices of the United States and Associate Justices of the U.S. Supreme Court such as Thurgood Marshall and Oliver Wendall Holmes, Jr. Arlington National Cemetery also has one of the largest columbariums for cremated remains in the country. Currently in use are seven courts with more than 38,500 niches. --- In awe I stood in front of the eternal flame of
the Kennedy grave feeling blessed to have been a
witness to this glorious tribute. Arlington is
visited by more than four million tourists
annually. Home to The Tomb of the
Unknown Soldier which presents the changing of
the guard ceremonies 365 days of the year. The
striking discipline of the guards is so moving.
There is an immediate hush among the onlookers
as this presentation takes place and deep honor
is thick in the air. The perfect steps performed
with excellent posture causes a huge lump in my
throat that will forever remain clear in my
memory. 
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