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Arlington National Cemetery is a 624-acre military cemetery in Arlington County, located across the Potomac River from Washington, D.C.'s National Mall. The cemetery inters military personnel from American conflicts dating back to the Civil War, along with relocated burials from earlier conflicts. More than 3,800 enslaved Africans are also buried at the cemetery, along with national political and civic figures, including President John F. Kennedy and First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis. Visitors can explore the cemetery as part of self-guided tours 365 days a year, with seasonal summer and winter hours offered. Nearby, the Arlington House, the Arlington Memorial Bridge, and the Hemicycle are listed alongside the cemetery as part of the Arlington National Cemetery Historic District, which may also be explored by visitors.
Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, VA 22211, Phone: 877-907-8585
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