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	Arlington National Cemetery - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The amphitheater was built in 1868 under the direction of General John A. Logan.
		The memorial is adorned by a mast salvaged from the wreckage.
		The Pentagon memorial, which takes the shape of the Pentagon, is the memorial to the 184 victims of the terrorist attack on the Pentagon on September 11, 2001.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Arlington_National_Cemetery (2241 words)

	Arlington National Cemetery:: Visitor_Information
		The Memorial Amphitheater was the dream of Judge Ivory G. Kimball, who wished to have a place to assemble and honor the American defenders.
		The Amphitheater is constructed mainly of Vermont-quarried Danby marble.
		The Memorial Display Room, between the amphitheater and the Tomb of the Unknowns, houses plaques and other tributes presented in honor of the four service members interred at the Tomb of the Unknowns (first known as the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier).
	www.arlingtoncemetery.org /visitor_information/amphitheater.html (721 words)

	Soundoff! Article: MEMORIAL TRIBUTES
		Memorial Day for most Americans, it is a day of remembrance - a time to honor the dead, particularly the men and women who gave their lives to preserve freedom.
		The burial of an unidentified WWI American soldier, in the plaza of the Memorial Amphitheater, was approved by Congress on March 4, 1921.
		The Memorial Amphitheater, which is the site of the Memorial Day wreath laying service at the Tomb of the Unknowns, is also the site of the Easter and Veterans Day services that are all sponsored by the Army's Military District of Washington.
	www.ftmeade.army.mil /SoundOFF/archives/SO2001/31May2001/html/memorial.htm (1090 words)

	Tomb of the Unknowns - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		France soon followed with their Tomb of the Unknown Soldier beneath the Arc de Triomphe, and on March 4, 1921, the United States Congress approved the burial of an unidentified American soldier from World War I in the plaza of the new Memorial Amphitheater.
		The white marble sarcophagus has a flat-faced form and is relieved at the corners and along the sides by neo-classic pilasters, or columns, set into the surface.
		On November 11, 1921, President Warren G. Harding officiated at the interment ceremonies at the Memorial Amphitheater at Arlington National Cemetery.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Tomb_of_the_Unknowns (1827 words)

	Arlington Cemetery (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-22)
		The mansion, which was intended as a living memorial to George Washington, was owned and constructed by the first president's adopted grandson, George Washington Parke Custis, upon an 1,100-acre tract of land which he had inherited.
		As part of this yearly memorial activity, Old Guard soldiers remain in the cemetery throughout the weekend, ensuring that a flag remains at each gravestone.
		His memorial service was conducted in the Memorial Amphitheater with more than 5,000 people present.
	pages.arlingtoncounty.com /arlingtoncemetery.htm (8774 words)

	24 United States Code, Section 295a: Arlington National Cemetery Memorial Amphitheater (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-22)
		The Secretary of Defense or his designee may send to Congress in January of each year, his recommendations with respect to the memorials to be erected, and the remains of deceased members of the Armed Forces to be entombed, in the Arlington Memorial Amphitheater, Arlington National Cemetery, Virginia.
		No memorial may be erected and no remains may be entombed in such amphitheater unless specifically authorized by Congress.
		The character, design, or location of any memorial authorized by Congress is subject to the approval of the Secretary of Defense or his designee.
	www.arlingtoncemetery.net /usc-295a.htm (112 words)

	[No title] (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-22)
		This memorial was the first of many built on the cemetery grounds to honor Union Soldiers.
		A small amphitheater was dedicated in 1874, to accommodate the large crowds that attended Memorial Day ceremonies to honor Civil War-era dead.
		In 1915, President Woodrow Wilson laid the cornerstone to the new Memorial Amphitheater which was dedicated in 1920.
	library.thinkquest.org /2901/HISTORY.HTM (1251 words)

	History Channel Search Results
		His tomb, a simple white-marble structure dedicated Nov. 11, 1932, rests in front of Arlington Memorial Amphitheater.
		It is inscribed: “Here rests in honored glory an American soldier known but to God.” On Memorial Day 1958 two more unknown soldiers, one from World War II and one from the Korean War, were buried at the head of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier (now called the Tomb of the Unknowns).
		On Memorial Day 1984, a soldier from the Vietnam War was interred; in 1998, genetic tests identified the remains as those of Michael Blassie (b.
	www.historychannel.com /encyclopedia/article.jsp?link=FWNE.fw..un012900.a (275 words)

	History Channel Search Results
		UNKNOWN SOLDIER,), the Arlington Memorial Amphitheater (1920), the Challenger Space Shuttle Memorial (1987), and Arlington House, also known as the Custis-Lee Mansion.
		Just N of the cemetery is the U.S. Marines Corps War Memorial, commemorating the raising of the flag at Iwo Jima during World War II.
		In 1861, after the outbreak of the American Civil War, the mansion and grounds were confiscated from the owner, the Confederate general Robert E. Lee, by the Union government.
	www.historychannel.com /encyclopedia/article.jsp?link=FWNE.fw..ar142400.a (231 words)

	History (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-22)
		Built as a memorial to the memory of Mary Carpenter Yawkey, Mt. Helix Park with its huge outdoor amphitheater and crowned with the magnificent 35 foot tall Christian cross placed at the peak of the 1,370 foot high mountain, has become one of the most well known landmarks in San Diego County.
		The magnificent memorial was completed in early 1925, and was dedicated as a memorial to Mary Carpenter Yawkey at the Easter Sunrise Service on April 12, 1925.
		As constructed, the outdoor amphitheater has a huge stage that accommodates several hundred people, and was even electrically wired when constructed so as to facilitate theatrical type lighting, a noteworthy accomplishment in those early days of the 20th century in the then undeveloped Mt. Helix part of the east County area.
	www.mthelixpark.org /history.htm (2087 words)

	Reserve the New Mexico Veterans' Memorial for Your Event
		The New Mexico Veterans' Memorial is dedicated to all the men and women who gave their youth, their hopes and dreams, and all who gave their lives in the name of freedom...
		Set in the shadow of the majestic Sandia Mountains, the Memorial may be reserved for reunions, meetings, conferences, banquets, weddings and other events.
		The Parade Ground is centered on the axis of the Amphitheater and the Memorial Garden.
	www.nmvetsmemorial.org /reserve.html (301 words)

	32 CFR PART 553
		memorial service or ceremony means any formal group activity conducted within the Arlington National Cemetery grounds intended to honor the memory of a person or persons interred in the Cemetery or those dying in the military service of the United States or its allies.
		All memorial services and ceremonies shall be conducted in accordance with the rules established in paragraph (h) and, except for official ceremonies, paragraph (i) of this section.
		However, with prior approval, the inscription of a tribute already presented in Memory of the Unknown Soldier (World War I) may be reworded by the donating organization to commemorate one additional or all the Unknowns, or a new tribute may be substituted for the old one.
	www.washingtonwatchdog.org /documents/cfr/title32/part553.html (5332 words)

	Stanford Lively Arts: Venues
		Frost Amphitheater is located at the corner of Galvez Street and Campus Drive.
		Parking for Frost Amphitheater is available off Campus Drive across from the amphitheater and at the Stanford Stadium.
		Parking for Memorial Church may be found along the Oval at the end of Palm Drive.
	livelyarts.stanford.edu /Venues/index.php (380 words)

	Travel Channel :: Fodor's Guides :: Washington, D.C. (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-22)
		The Jefferson Memorial was dubbed "Jefferson's muffin"; critics lambasted the design as outdated and too similar to that of the Lincoln Memorial.
		Many countries established a memorial to their war dead after World War I. In the United States, the first burial at the Tomb of the Unknowns took place at Arlington National Cemetery on November 11, 1921, when the Unknown Soldier from the "Great War" was interred under the large white-marble sarcophagus.
		Across from the amphitheater are memorials to the astronauts killed in the Challenger shuttle explosion and to the servicemen killed in 1980 while trying to rescue American hostages in Iran.
	travel.discovery.com /destinations/fodors/washingtondc/sightsacts_31010_1.html (1136 words)

	National Capital Parks: A History (Chapter 3)
		First used for the staging of the Paul Green symphonic drama "Faith of Our Fathers," the amphitheater is designed to become a major park facility when the drama is no longer in production.
		The Amphitheater is an excellent example of coordination of the Planning Division with several other divisions of the office.
		Progress on the 18.5 mile Federal stretch of the Baltimore-Washington Parkway is also being made, On August 3, 1950, legislation was approved placing the Parkway from Washington to Fort Meade under the jurisdiction of the National Park Service with authority to proceed with construction.
	www.cr.nps.gov /history/online_books/nace/adhi3g.htm (1179 words)

	Ground broken for WWII memorial (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-22)
		The new World War II memorial occupies a 7.4 acre tree-bordered plot at the crossroads of the mall, facing the Washington Monument to the east and the Lincoln Memorial down a long reflecting pool to the west.
		The memorial would have 56 pillars, each 17 feet high, two large pools surrounding a sunken plaza and fountains to provide a rainbow effect on sunny days.
		Critics have contended that the memorial's design was confusing and that the structure would mar the views of the famed memorials honoring Abraham Lincoln and George Washington, a claim that the monument's designers deny.
	www.bouldernews.com /news/worldnation/12aclin.html (831 words)

	Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) :: Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
		These memorial gestures all took place on November 11, giving universal recognition to the celebrated ending of World War I at 11 a.m., November 11, 1918, (the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month).
		The focal point for official, national ceremonies for Veterans Day continues to be the memorial amphitheater built around the Tomb of the Unknowns.
		The nation's tribute to its war dead is symbolized by the laying of a presidential wreath.
	www.vfw.org /index.cfm?fa=cmty.levele&eid=180 (199 words)

	Office of History (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-22)
		It was common in the late nineteenth and early twentieth century for Congress to appoint a commission to design and build a monument, and the commission often appointed the Superintendent of Public Buildings and Grounds as the executive and disbursing officer.
		Across the Potomac River, the Lincoln Memorial was nearing completion, and Congress was on the verge of appropriating money to build an impressive bridge to connect Arlington Cemetery and the memorial.
		The amphitheater would join this magnificent array of monuments built to honor those who died in the service of their country.
	www.hq.usace.army.mil /history/vignettes/Vignette_76.htm (285 words)

	Kiener
		Sitting in the heart of downtown St. Louis, Kiener Plaza and the Morton D. May Memorial Amphitheater command a dramatic view of the Old Court House and the Gateway Arch.
		Architecture defines the plaza and amphitheater, adding formality and providing the character needed to be compatible with the surrounding cityscape.
		The seating capacity of the amphitheater is 500.
	stlouis.missouri.org /citygov/parks/parks_div/kiener.html (550 words)

	MLK Memorial Garden
		The City of Columbia Parks and Recreation Department completed the Memorial Gardens in 1994 with the addition of walkways, plants, and benches.
		During public hearings, citizens were asked to envision a memorial that would demonstrate a commitment to Dr. Martin Luther King's dream of freedom, equality and justice for all Americans.
		The committee held a national competition and twenty-five submitted models were evaluated by a five-member regional jury and a three-member national jury.
	www.gocolumbiamo.com /ParksandRec/Trails/MLK (1480 words)

	LandscapeOnline.com :: Article : Adding Character to a Suburb
		The central staircase of the Amphitheater aligns the stage with the gateway monument on the upper plaza.
		Within this amphitheater is a memorial wall dedicated to the citizens of St. Louis Park who have served in the United States in times of war.
		The Amphitheater is a highly programmed area where professionals and community groups perform almost nightly during the summer months.
	www.landscapeonline.com /research/index.php?action=view&record=4231 (1857 words)

	FirstCoast News.com - Print Article
		After the annual wreath-laying at the Tomb of the Unknowns, the president is addressing veterans, families and others in Arlington's Memorial Amphitheater.
		This year, Granahan plans to spend the Memorial Day weekend visiting her son's grave and attending a parade in nearby Middlebury that is dedicated to D'Agostino.
		No matter where she goes, the memory of her son's life - not his death - will remain.
	www.firstcoastnews.com /printfullstory.aspx?storyid=19312 (766 words)

	Section
		When used in this section; [[Page 354]] (1) The term memorial service or ceremony means any formal group activity conducted within the Arlington National Cemetery grounds intended to honor the memory of a person or persons interred in the Cemetery or those dying in the military service of the United States or its allies.
		All other memorial services and ceremonies may be conducted only at the area or areas designated by the Superintendent or Commanding General as follows: (i) Public memorial services may be authorized to be conducted only at the Arlington Memorial Amphitheater, the Confederate Memorial, the John F. Kennedy Grave, or other sites designated by the Superintendent.
		Suggestions follow: --In Memory Of The American Heroes Known But to God --The American Unknowns --The Unknown American Heroes --The Unknown Soldier --The Unknown of World War II --The Unknown of the Korean War --The Unknown American of World War II --The Unknown American of the Korean War The identity of the donor/Date of Presentation.
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	Arlington National Cemetery:: Visitor Information
		The Memorial Amphitheater at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Va., was dedicated on May 15, 1920.
		Memorial Day and Veterans Day services always begin at 11 a.m.
		"DULCE ET DECORUM EST PRO PATRIA MORI," a quote from Horace's Ode III, 2, 13 is etched above the west entrance of the Memorial Amphitheater.
	arlingtoncemetery.org /text/amphitheater_text.html (498 words)

	Memorial Day ceremony honors military heroes at Arlington National Cemetery (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-22)
		This year's event, which marks the 137th observance of Memorial Day on these hallowed grounds, will be hosted by Maj. Gen.
		Inside the amphitheater, seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
		The amphitheater can accommodate 5,500 people, but attendees are encouraged to arrive early to ensure access to the event.
	www.dcmilitary.com /airforce/beam/10_21/local_news/35145-1.html (519 words)

	Arlington National Cemetery (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-22)
		A stone coffin bearing the body of an unidentified soldier of World War I - entombed on Veterans Day 1921 - is the visible part of the tomb, while crypts next to it under the terrace bear the unknown American service members of World War II and the Korean and Vietnam Conflicts.
		George Washington Parke Custis, adopted son of the first president, owned a 1,100-acre plantation and constructed on it a memorial to Washington named Arlington House, which held the world's largest collection of memorabilia related to the president.
		Though the Supreme Court ruled finally in favor of the heir to the property, the eldest Lee son ceded title to the government for $150,000 and renounced any thought of living in Arlington House.
	www.1stmarinedivisionassociation.org /war_mem_Dir/arlington.htm (634 words)

	Memorial Day Tribute
		The first official recognition of Memorial Day as such was issued by General John A. Logan, first commander of the Grand Army of the Republic.
		Confederate Memorial Day, once a legal holiday in many southern states, is still observed on the fourth Monday in April in Alabama, and the last Monday in April in Mississippi and Georgia.
		Memorials to more recent wars include the Korean War Veterans Memorial, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, the Vietnam Women's Memorial, and the soon to be built National World War II Memorial.
	www.100megsfree2.com /srscherr/scherr/memorial.htm (2690 words)

	Quantico: Area Attractions (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-22)
		Tomb of the Unknowns, Amphitheater, Arlington House and the grave of president John F. Kennedy.
		Situated on 4.2 acres of land at the ceremonial entrance to Arlington National Cemetery, the women's memorial is the nation's first major national memorial honoring women who have served in our nation's armed forces during all eras and in all services.
		Each of Roosevelt's four terms in office are portrayed by American sculptors whose works relate memories of the man and his period in an enclosed landscape emphasizing ornamental trees and shrubs native to the mid-Atlantic region.
	www.dcmilitary.com /baseguides/marines/quantico/q_area.html (1817 words)

	Chapter 5 - The Last Salute
		Forrestal's body was to be borne by hearse from the hospital in Bethesda to the gate, where the casket was to be transferred to a caisson, and accompanied to the amphitheater by a military escort.
		The US Army Band was to play during the funeral service in the amphitheater, and the US Marine Band, at the request of the Forrestal family, was to play during the graveside service and to furnish two buglers.
		Forrestal, accompanied the former Secretary's casket in the hearse from the Naval Hospital to the Memorial Gate of the cemetery.
	www.army.mil /cmh-pg/books/Last_Salute/Ch5.htm (1242 words)

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