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Arlington National Cemetery

Arlington National Cemetery is a big, special place where we honor and remember people who have done really important things for our country.

It’s like a big park with lots of grass, trees, and flowers. In fact, it used to be a big plantation a long time ago, but now it’s a special place for our heroes.

When people who do really important things for our country die, we want to make sure they are remembered and appreciated forever. So, we bury them at Arlington National Cemetery.

There are lots of graves at the cemetery, and each one is marked with a special stone that has the person’s name and some information about them. It’s a way for people to visit and show their respect and thanks to those who served our country.

There are also lots of memorials and monuments at the cemetery that remind us of different events or people who made a big difference in our country.

Lots of people visit Arlington National Cemetery every day to pay their respects and say thank you for what these heroes did for our country. It’s a very important and special place that helps us remember why we are a proud and courageous nation.