Arlington National Cemetery was established during the American Civil War on the grounds of Arlington House, owned by Confederate General Robert E. Lee’s wife. The property was repossessed for the burial of Union dead. Today, it houses 290,000 graves, including those from each of the United States’ battles. It also features notable sites, such as […]
Only JFK and Taft are buried at Arlington National Cemetery. Most presidents are buried in their hometowns, but Wilson is buried in the National Cathedral. Over 300,000 people are buried there, including 62 foreign nationals and famous figures like Grissom and Holmes. Only two US presidents have been buried at Arlington National Cemetery: John F. […]
