The Official Website of Arlington National Cemetery. Welcome to Arlington National Cemetery, our Nation's most hallowed ground. This historic cemetery bears ...
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What is the most famous grave in Arlington?
JOHN F.
Kennedy was laid to rest in Arlington. Each year millions of people visit the gravesite of the 35th President marked by an eternal flame.
How to find out where someone is buried at Arlington National Cemetery?
To find a loved one's gravesite, search for their name on our app, ANC Explorer, which can be accessed on the web and on mobile devices. Headstone/niche cover photos are loaded into the app approximately 90 days after a service is conducted.
What are the three requirements to be buried at Arlington Cemetery?
Persons eligible are members of the Armed Forces who die on active duty; veterans who are retired and receiv- ing retired pay, or would be eligible for retired pay but for their age, or are eligible for retirement but remain in an active reserve status; certain former members of the Armed Forces who were sep- arated ...
Why is JFK buried at Arlington?
President Kennedy is buried in Arlington Cemetery because his family chose to bury him there. As a member of the U.S. Navy who saw active duty in World War II, Kennedy qualified for burial there. President Taft is also buried in Arlington Cemetery.
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Arlington National Cemetery
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Military cemetery in Arlington, Virginia
Arlington National Cemetery is one of two cemeteries in the United States National Cemetery System that are maintained by the United States Army. Nearly 400,000 people are buried in its 639 acres in Arlington County, Virginia.
Address: Arlington, VA
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 5 PM
Phone: (877) 907-8585
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