Arlington National Cemetery

　　  Highlights         The Grave of John F. Kennedy: He was assassinated in 1963. The "eternal flame" behind his grave was lit by his wife Jacqueline on the day of the funeral.<046>After her death in 1994, she was buried beside him. The Tomb of the Unknowns: Located at the highest point of the cemetery, it is the burial site of unidentified soldiers from World War I, World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War. It is guarded by soldiers and features ceremonial guard performances. Arlington House: Built on a hill, it offers a view of Washington, D.C.     Introduction  
　　Established in 1864, covering 612 acres, it is the resting place for American heroes, over 250,000 servicemen who sacrificed their lives since the founding of the country, as well as their families and political figures. Half of the cemetery was once part of the private estate of General Robert E. Lee, a Confederate leader during the Civil War. His mansion, Arlington House, was built on a high hill overlooking the cemetery.     Transportation       　Subway: Blue Line to Arlington Cemetery Station
　　Address: Arlington, Virginia        Admission/Open Hours   　　Free

　　 Open Hours: Daily from 8 am to 5 pm; extended to 7 pm in summer