My time at Arlington was nice. We rode the Tourmobile and listened to the tour guide. We stopped at the Women's Memorial and added my Niece's name. Then we went to JFK's grave site. I found that to be crazy. I remember seeing this on TV and never did I ever expect to be standing there. Then we went around to watch the changing of the ...
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Very moving
By A Yahoo! Contributor, 01/21/08
The Changing of the Guards ceremony was really nice to watch. If only people could keep crying children away - it is supposed to be silent.
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Every American should see it once
By A Yahoo! Contributor, 08/16/07
This place is all about honor and service to country. Every American should see it at least once in their lifetime. You cannot experience it and walk away without a lump in your throat.
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Breathtaking
By A Yahoo! Contributor, 07/31/07
I have several relatives who are buried in the cemetery. I visited on Memorial Day with family. We have a map that leads us to one uncle's grave. It was amazing that we could find it so easily. The number system used is fantastic. Seeing my uncle's name on one of the tombs was a very emotional time for me. I had not been for many years ...
I am a repeat visitor to Arlington Cemetery, having taken the tour several times, and visiting most recently just to walk around and reflect. Whatever your preference, Arlington should definitely be on your itinerary if you are traveling in the DC/Virginia area.
This was one of the best sites that I visited while on my trip to DC. It is in a great location and there is so much history in that little plot of land. I have only seen images of the cemetary on TV and it made it even more exciting to see in person. The changing of the guard ceremony was unbelieveable. Again, seeing it on TV is nothing like ...
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Absolutely Breath Taking
By A Yahoo! Contributor, 06/25/07
Arlington was one of the first places I went to when I was in Washington DC. I was on a school trip and wasn't really looking forward to going, even though I had heard awesome things about it.I didn't really get the full effect until about half way through when we were on a hill and I looked out and really, as far as I could see were white ...
I enjoyed visiting this and many other national monuments and attractions in DC because it put a real face on the many who fought and died for this country in war. It's one thing to read about it in the newspaper or history books, but to see it in reality, up close and personal, was very moving. I think every American child visit Washington DC and visit the monuments and memorials.
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Changing of the Guard
By A Yahoo! Contributor, 03/16/07
The Changing of the Guard makes the Trip to Arlington worthwhile. The change occurs on the hour and is something everyone should not miss. It is absolutely a show of dedication and honor.
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A Must See
By A Yahoo! Contributor, 03/21/06
This was my 3rd trip to Washington D.C. and my first to Arlington National Cemetery. We went in the early evening which was a special time of day. I didn't think a cemetery could be so interesting. I think the reason it is is that it is steeped in tradition and there are new things to see all the time. The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and ...