Take a look back at the construction of JFK's Eternal Flame Memorial at Arlington National Cemetery in 1965. This fascinating old photo shows the site before the iconic memorial was completed.
Carol shared a cool photo with us, and we're hoping to get some insight from a former Tomb Guard. GoDCer Ben, can you add your comments below? See the photo and find out more here!
This powerful photo of Arlington National Cemetery in 1922 speaks for itself. With the USS Maine Memorial rising at left, it holds significant historical value. Discover the story behind this photo!
Honor the fallen soldiers of the Civil War with Frederick Douglass' speech, "The Unknown Loyal Dead." Hear his words and read more about his visit to Arlington National Cemetery on May 30, 1871.
Learn about the 1939 baseball season tribute to Abner Doubleday at Arlington National Cemetery with Clark Griffith, Joe McCarthy, and Bucky Harris. Read about the disputed role of Abner Doubleday in the birth of baseball and the ceremony at his grave.
An amazing old color photo taken in May 1943 by John Collier shows an unnamed sailor and his girlfriend visiting the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington National Cemetery. See the powerful photos and learn what happened to them during and after the war.
In 1930, a prominent military officer, Col. Richard B. Creecy, committed suicide in the Mayflower Hotel after trying to kill his wife with a hatchet. This strange story includes a bizarre connection to the first airplane fatality in history.
Take a look at this haunting and solemn colorized photo from 1921 of the Unknown Soldier from World War I arriving at the Washington Navy Yard. Learn more about this historic moment and related articles here.
A couple of reader comments about an Officer Sprinkle in this earlier post piqued my interest in finding out a little more about the guy who has the kind of name you’d give to a cat. An unforgettable name, so hopefully I’ll be able to dig up enough information on this guy to write a post worthy of being “A Personal Story.”
Joshua Sprinkle – Boyd
Joshua L. Sprinkle was born July 7th, 1864 in Ohio, just south of Columbus (the 1900 Census incorrectly listed his place...
Learn about President Woodrow Wilson's role in honoring the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery. Explore the historic events surrounding this momentous occasion, including the Evening Public Ledger's coverage and Wilson's visit to the Tomb of the Unknowns. Visit Woodrow Wilson House for more information.
