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27SAILORSMEMORIAL
This anchor memorial marks the spot where seven U.S. Navy destroyers in 1923 ran aground at Honda Point, now part of Vandenberg AFB, CA.
Date: 02/26/2009
Views: 885
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28TOMBOFUNKN
A more serious nature in our history is the marking of our fallen loved ones. The most recognizable marker is the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, VA.
Date: 02/26/2009
Views: 929
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29UNKNGUARD
The changing of the Guard takes place every 30 minutes and leaves a very strong mark on each who observes the process.
Date: 02/26/2009
Views: 1077
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30CIVILWARUNKN
Not far from the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier lies the burial place of many who lost their lives in the only civil war the US has ever experienced. The bodies of men who were not identified from Bull Run and the Road to Rappahannock rest at this location.
Date: 02/26/2009
Views: 815
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31ANDERSONVILLEGA
The civil war also marked internment camps for enemy soldiers. Many did not make it through these camps. Andersenville in Georgia was one of those camps.
Date: 02/26/2009
Views: 875
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32ANDERSONVILLEGA2
A cannon at Andersonville.
Date: 02/26/2009
Views: 761
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33ANDERSONVILLEGA3
The prisoners were housed across this valley. Only one stream ran through the camp for use by the prisoners.
Date: 02/26/2009
Views: 1028
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34ANDERSONVILLEGA4
This sculpture and the burying fields on both sides mark the entrance to Andersonville.
Date: 02/26/2009
Views: 961
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35GETTYSBURGSEMINARYRIDGE
Gettysburg - one of many battlefields, looking east from Seminary Ridge.
Date: 02/26/2009
Views: 982
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