The Memorial Amphitheater at Arlington National Cemetery

Share/Bookmark

The Memorial Amphitheater at Arlington National Cemetery, near the center of the Cemetery is the home of the Tomb of the Unknowns where Unknown American Servicemembers from World War I, World War II, Korea and Vietnam are interred. This site has also hosted the state funerals of many famous Americans, such as General of the Armies John J. “Black Jack” Pershing, as well as annual Memorial Day and Veterans Days ceremonies. Every American President of this century has presided over holiday gatherings at this site. About 5,000 visitors attend each of the three major annual memorial services in the Amphitheater. They take place Easter, Memorial Day and Veterans Day and are sponsored by the U.S. Army Military District of Washington. The Amphitheater is constructed mainly of Vermont-quarried Danby marble. The marble in the Memorial Display Room is imported Botticino, a stone mined in Italy. The Memorial Display Room, between the amphitheater and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, houses plaques and other tributes presented in honor of the four service members interred at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. A small chapel is beneath the Amphitheater stage. The names of 44 U.S. battles from the American Revolution through the Spanish-American War are inscribed around the frieze above the colonnade. The names of 14 U.S. Army generals and 14 U.S. Navy admirals prior to World War I are inscribed on each side of the amphitheater stage.

memorial amphitheater The Memorial Amphitheater at Arlington National Cemetery

memorial amphitheater1 The Memorial Amphitheater at Arlington National Cemetery

memorial amphitheater2 The Memorial Amphitheater at Arlington National Cemetery

memorial amphitheater3 The Memorial Amphitheater at Arlington National Cemetery

memorial amphitheater4 The Memorial Amphitheater at Arlington National Cemetery

memorial amphitheater5 The Memorial Amphitheater at Arlington National Cemetery

memorial amphitheater6 The Memorial Amphitheater at Arlington National Cemetery

memorial amphitheater7 The Memorial Amphitheater at Arlington National Cemetery

memorial amphitheater8 The Memorial Amphitheater at Arlington National Cemetery

memorial amphitheater9 The Memorial Amphitheater at Arlington National Cemetery

memorial amphitheater10 The Memorial Amphitheater at Arlington National Cemetery

memorial amphitheater11 The Memorial Amphitheater at Arlington National Cemetery

credit: Tim Evanson



Tags: , , , , , , , , ,


Relevant Articles




2014 National Police Week in Washington D.C.

Share/Bookmark

During National Police Week, the U.S. recognizes the service and sacrifice of U.S. law enforcement and pays tribute to those who have lost their lives in the line of duty. Police Week includes the annual candlelight vigil at the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial in Judiciary Square in Northwest DC, as well as National Peace Officers Memorial Day services at the US Capitol.

police week 2014 National Police Week in Washington D.C.

Police Week Border Patrol Drill Team

police week1 2014 National Police Week in Washington D.C.

Police Week Border Patrol Drill Team

police week2 2014 National Police Week in Washington D.C.

Police Week Pipe & Drum Competition

police week3 2014 National Police Week in Washington D.C.

Police Week Pipe & Drum Competition

police week4 2014 National Police Week in Washington D.C.

Police Week Border Patrol Honor Guard Inspection

police week5 2014 National Police Week in Washington D.C.

OFO Honor Guard Competition

police week6 2014 National Police Week in Washington D.C.

OFO Honor Guard Competition

police week7 2014 National Police Week in Washington D.C.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection Valor Memorial & Wreath Laying Ceremony

police week8 2014 National Police Week in Washington D.C.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection Valor Memorial & Wreath Laying Ceremony

police week9 2014 National Police Week in Washington D.C.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection Valor Memorial & Wreath Laying Ceremony

credit: U.S. Customs and Border



Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,


Relevant Articles




Arlington United States National Cemetery

Share/Bookmark

Cemetery is located in Arlington, Virginia. It honors those men and women who served in the Armed Forces. There are over 260,000 people buried in there and approximately 5,400 burials are conducted each year. Today, the National Cemetery is involved with the burial of military casualties from the Iraqi and Afghanistan war fronts. More than four million people visit Arlington each year. Open daily including December 25. April through September hours are 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. October through March hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5 p.m.

arlington cemetery Arlington United States National Cemetery

credit: rockinfree

arlington cemetery1 Arlington United States National Cemetery

credit: byggekloss

arlington cemetery2 Arlington United States National Cemetery

credit: aurelien

arlington cemetery3 Arlington United States National Cemetery

credit: dctim1

arlington cemetery4 Arlington United States National Cemetery

credit: dctim1

arlington cemetery5 Arlington United States National Cemetery

credit: dctim1

arlington cemetery6 Arlington United States National Cemetery

credit: rockinfree

arlington cemetery7 Arlington United States National Cemetery

credit: Pablo Castro G

arlington cemetery8 Arlington United States National Cemetery

credit: LongitudeLatitude

arlington cemetery9 Arlington United States National Cemetery

credit: dctim1

arlington cemetery10 Arlington United States National Cemetery

credit: jeri gloege

arlington cemetery11 Arlington United States National Cemetery

credit: dctim1



Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , ,


Relevant Articles