What is the Arlington Cemetery?

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Arlington, Virginia, right outside of Washington, D.C.

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Why did the Arlington National Cemetery become a cemetery?
Robert E. Lee's estate was confiscated during the Civil War and used as a military cemetery.
What was Arlington National Cemetery before it was a cemetery?
Arlington and the land surrounding it once was owned by George and Martha Washington. It was handed down eventually to a great granddaughter who married Robert E. Lee. Further information can be...
Is the Arlington National Cemetery the largest cemetery?
Yes, because there are more than millions of military soldiers were buried at Arlington National Cemetery. So yes it's very large.
Why is there an Arlington Cemetery?
During the civil war the federal government confiscated Arlington Estate from Robert E Lee over tax issues. In reality, the land offered a good vantage point from which to mortar the capital, so...
When did Arlington become a cemetery?
During the US Civil War.