Arlington National Cemetery was established on May 13, 1864, amid the Civil War. It was built on Arlington Estate, land that ...

The episode begins with the presidential election of 1864 that sets Abraham Lincoln ... military hospital and the estate becomes Arlington National Cemetery, the Union's most hallowed ground.

Explore the history, mission and daily operations of Arlington National Cemetery, the final resting place for more than 400,000 Americans. This revered place honors the dead and brings great ...