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Military History & Culture

The nation’s capital has long been the place to pay respects to those who have served the United States. A visit to Arlington National Cemetery, the striking war memorials or a museum that traces the country’s battle history is a sobering and educational reminder of sacrifice.

 

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Twilight Tattoo is a colorful hourlong military pageant hosted by Fort Myer in Arlington, Va. It features military bands, cannon fire and soldiers from the 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) performing traditional drills.
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A detail of the Spirit of Freedom sculpture, part of the African American Civil War Museum in Shaw honoring the 209,000 soldiers and sailors who fought for the Union between 1861-1865.
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