Download or read book 14 Fun Facts About Arlington Cemetery written by Caitlind L. Alexander and published by Learning Island. This book was released on 2017-03-27 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Arlington Cemetery is one of our nation's most celebrated cemeteries. It is the final resting place for presidents, soldiers, and heroes of our nation. But it was not always so. Arlington Cemetery has a storied past as a historic mansion home with expansive grounds, a civil war stronghold, and as a freedman's village. Eventually, these grounds became one of the largest cemeteries in our nation. But how much do you know about this famous cemetery? Who was the house on the grounds built as a memorial to? What famous Civil War general was married here? How many tomb of the unknown soldiers are there at Arlington? How many mausoleums are there at Arlington? How many presidents are buried at Arlington? Who was the first person buried at Arlington? Find out more about Arlington National Cemetery and amaze your family and friends with these fun facts. All measurements in American and metric. Reading Level: 6.9 LearningIsland.com believes in the value of children practicing reading for 15 minutes every day. Our 15-Minute Books give children lots of fun, exciting choices to read, from classic stories, to mysteries, to books of knowledge. Many books are appropriate for hi-lo readers. Open the world of reading to a child by having them read for 15 minutes a day.