Includes bibliographical references (page 23) and index.
Note
"Portions of this work were originally authored by Jinnow Khalid and published as 'Arlington National Cemetery and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.' All new material in this edition is authored by Kathryn Walton."--Title page verso.
Summary
"The United States commemorates unidentified fallen soldiers in a special way. All unknown soldiers that have lost their lives since World War I are honored with tombs that serve as a constant reminder of the courage and bravery possessed by the unidentified people within. Arlington Cemetery, home to the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, boasts a peaceful atmosphere appropriate for the burial ground of hundreds of thousands of American soldiers. This volume uses stunning imagery and carefully researched facts to introduce readers to the history behind one of the country's most unifying and revered institutions." -- Amazon.com.
