Arlington National Cemetery
Ten years on, US recalls Columbia shuttle disaster
Feb 01, 2013 13:26 EST
With somber ceremonies, the United States on Friday commemorated the loss of the space shuttle Columbia and its seven-member crew on the tenth anniversary of the disaster.
Columbia space tragedy, 10 years on
Jan 31, 2013 20:05 EST
NASA on Friday will commemorate the loss of the space shuttle Columbia and its seven astronauts a decade ago, a landmark incident that triggered the end of the shuttle mission.
Obama takes oath of office to begin second term
Jan 20, 2013 23:31 EST
US President Barack Obama took the oath of office to begin his second term at a simple ceremony stripped of the hope and historic promise that greeted his inauguration four years ago.
Obama takes oath of office to begin second term
Jan 20, 2013 14:20 EST
US President Barack Obama took the oath of office Sunday to begin his second term at a simple ceremony stripped of the hope and historic promise that greeted his inauguration four years ago.
Obama hails end of 'decade of war' on Veterans Day
Nov 11, 2012 13:46 EST
US President Barack Obama marked Veterans Day Sunday by celebrating the fact that America's painful decade of war in Iraq and Afghanistan is coming to a close.
Afghan war forgotten again in White House race
Sep 22, 2012 14:15 EDT
America's "forgotten war" in Afghanistan, is missing in action again, squeezed out of the campaign narrative as President Barack Obama and Mitt Romney duel for the White House.
Obama praises 9/11 unity on low-key anniversary
Sep 12, 2012 02:11 EDT
President Barack Obama lauded American unity as the country marked a somber but low-key anniversary of the 9/11 attacks under crisp blue skies reminiscent of the fateful day 11 years ago.
Obama praises 9/11 unity on low-key anniversary
Sep 11, 2012 18:29 EDT
President Barack Obama lauded American unity Tuesday as the country marked a somber but low-key anniversary of the 9/11 attacks under crisp blue skies poignantly reminiscent of 11 years ago.
Obama pays tribute to US war dead
May 26, 2012 13:49 EDT
President Barack Obama paid tribute Saturday to US soldiers who died in service of the country, saying Americans were committed to the ideals of freedom for which these troops had given their lives.
Shanksville 9/11 remains not dealt with by Dover: general
Feb 29, 2012 18:59 EST
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Unidentified remains from the September 11, 2001, crash site in Shanksville, Pennsylvania, do not appear to have been handled by the military's main mortuary, as suggested in an independent report, the top U.S. Air Force general said on Wednesday.
Guilty plea in US shooting spree at military targets
Jan 26, 2012 14:03 EST
A former Marine reservist pleaded guilty Thursday to charges stemming from a shooting spree at five military installations including one where he was recording shouting "Allahu Akbar," officials said.
Marine reservist pleads guilty to firing on Pentagon
Jan 26, 2012 12:52 EST
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia (Reuters) - A former Marine Corps reservist pleaded guilty to reduced charges of shooting at the Pentagon and attempting to desecrate graves at Arlington National Cemetery in a plea deal on Thursday and agreed to a 25-year prison sentence.
Lockerbie bomber claims innocence in 'final' interview
Dec 21, 2011 21:58 EST
The only person convicted of the Lockerbie bombing in which 270 people died used his "final interview" to vow he would clear his name, British newspapers reported Thursday.
US marks first post-Kadhafi Lockerbie anniversary
Dec 21, 2011 17:02 EST
A top aide to President Barack Obama on Wednesday marked the 23rd anniversary of the Lockerbie bombing, vowing that Washington would pursue justice in a newly-free Libya for the 1988 attack.
Iraq has 'enduring partner' in US, Obama vows
Dec 12, 2011 21:20 EST
US President Barack Obama vowed an "enduring" partnership with a "self-reliant" and sovereign Iraq, touting his promise kept to end a wrenching war as he met Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki.
Obama says U.S. will be loyal partner for Iraq
Dec 12, 2011 18:37 EST
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - With Iranian influence and Syria's instability looming over Iraq as U.S. troops pack up to go, President Barack Obama assured Baghdad on Monday the United States would remain a strong partner beyond the withdrawal.
Obama says U.S. will be loyal partner for Iraq
Dec 12, 2011 15:44 EST
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama on Monday pledged that Washington would remain a strong partner for Iraq as U.S. troops exit by year-end, and played down the risk this departure creates a power vacuum Iran can exploit.
Obama says U.S. will be loyal partner for Iraq
Dec 12, 2011 14:37 EST
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama on Monday pledged that Washington would remain a strong partner for Iraq as U.S. troops exit by year-end, and played down the risk this departure creates a power vacuum Iran can exploit.
Obama meets Maliki as US exits Iraq
Dec 12, 2011 01:43 EST
President Barack Obama meets Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki Monday, marking America's exit from a war launched in a aerial "shock and awe" assault that went on to deeply wound both nations.
Remains of 274 US troops dumped in landfill: report
Dec 08, 2011 03:43 EST
The US Air Force dumped the cremated, partial remains of at least 274 troops in a landfill before halting the secretive practice in 2008, the Washington Post reported Thursday.
Facts from the Wikipedia page:
| Arlington National Cemetery | |
 The gravestones at Arlington National Cemetery are graced by U.S. flags each Memorial Day. | |
| Cemetery Details | |
|---|---|
| Year established: | June 15, 1864 |
| Country: | United States |
| Location: | Arlington County, Virginia |
| Coordinates: | 38°52′45″N 77°04′08″W / 38.879074°N 77.069006°WCoordinates: 38°52′45″N 77°04′08″W / 38.879074°N 77.069006°W |
| Type: | Public |
| Owned by: | United States Department of the Army |
| Size: | 624 acres (3 km2)) |
| Number of gravesites: | 300,013 |
| Website: | Official Site |
| Find A Grave: | Findagrave |
