Description |
xxii, 375 pages : illustrations, black and white photographs ; 23 cm |
Summary |
Author Philip Bigler chronicles the Tomb s history from its early inception after World War I through its formalization and beautification. The shrine s symbolism and continuing cultural importance are explained, while the subsequent interments of the World War II, Korean, and Vietnam Unknowns are covered in detail and framed within the context and scope of the nation s history. |
Subject |
Arlington National Cemetery (Arlington, Va.)
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National cemeteries -- United States.
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ISBN |
9781513642772 |
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1513642774 |
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