{"product_id":"9781890627928","title":"Arlington National Cemetery: Shrine to America's Heroes","description":"\u003cb\u003eArlington National Cemetery\u003c\/b\u003eis America's most treasured national burial ground, steeped in history and the site of many of our most solemn national memories.  Much has transpired for America in the last several years since the definitive guide, Arlington National Cemetery:  Shrine to America's Heroes was published.  Now revised, the updated 25th Anniversary Edition provides complete coverage of this remarkable shrine, reflects recent events, and offers new material on:\u003cp\u003e    People:  Senator Ted Kennedy, Chief Justice William Rhenquist, Tuskegee Airmen, Iraqi War casualities, and the Columbia Shuttle astronauts\u003cbr\u003e  Monuments:  September 11 Memorial, Air Force Memorial, 3rd Infantry \u0026amp; 4th Infantry Memorials, and numerous trees designated as Living Monuments\u003cbr\u003e  Visitors Guide:  Burial Regulations and Religious Symbols  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e  Also included are several new photos featuring new memorials--for example, the Correspondents Memorial and Columbarium--plus updated maps.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e  Written in close cooperation with cemetery staff, the National Park Service, and Arlington House, the third edition of \u003cb\u003eArlington National Cemetery\u003c\/b\u003eis arguably the most comprehensive guide to this cherished place, where lie both the famous--admirals, generals, presidents, Supreme Court justices, and astronauts; and the not-so-famous--enlisted men, nurses, and unknown slaves.  Peters details the history of the cemetery's inception and development and presents more than 100 biographies of some of the most celebrated people buried there.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e  Enjoy this terrific guide for its coverage of unique and important aspects of American history, or use it to prepare for a trip to \u003cb\u003eArlington National Cemetery\u003c\/b\u003eand orient yourself while there.  Makes a perfect gift for travelers and history buffs!        \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Woodbine House","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47039158878448,"sku":"9781890627928","price":17.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781890627928_p0.jpg?v=1763608264","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781890627928","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}