Arlington Cemetery

When did the first military burial at Arlington National Cemetery take place?

• May 13, 1861

• May 13, 1864

• May 13, 1865

• May 13, 1870

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What were the primary reasons for establishing Arlington as a burial site for Union soldiers during the Civil War?

• It was the only available land near Washington D.C.

• It was a strategic military location for defense.

• Existing national cemeteries were full, and Arlington offered convenience and a symbolic act of justice.

• It was chosen by President Lincoln as a personal tribute.

What material were the initial grave markers at Arlington National Cemetery made of during the Civil War?

• Marble

• Granite

• Pine or walnut wood

• Limestone

What information was typically inscribed on the earliest marble tombstones at Arlington National Cemetery?

• Name, rank, and date of death

• Name, company, state, and date of burial

• Name, date of birth, and date of burial

• Name, military branch, and date of death