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Through historical photographs and written accounts, learn about the role of female nurses during the Spanish-American War. Materials also examine how nursing expanded opportunities for women in the military.
Explore photographs and personal accounts that tell firsthand stories about the Spanish-American War. Learners of all ages can use these primary sources in order to understand how Americans experienced the war in different ways.
Freedman’s Village was a community of formerly enslaved African Americans established on the former Arlington estate in 1863.
Through historical photos and personal accounts, learn about life in the village and the circumstances surrounding its eventual closure.
In Section 27 of Arlington National Cemetery, thousands of headstones inscribed with “citizen” or “civilian” mark the resting places of free or formerly enslaved African Americans who died in and around Washington, D.C. from 1863 to 1867.
Read about who these people were and how they came to be buried at Arlington National Cemetery, and then explore a burial record for this section.
World War II was a people’s war. Mobilization for the war affected the lives of every American.
The collection of firsthand accounts compiled here ― all from individuals buried at Arlington National Cemetery ― include stories of love and loss, discrimination and perseverance, and horror and joy. Drawn from oral histories, interviews and personal writings, they provide small slices of the larger story of the United States’ experience in World War II.
Check out these resources if you are interested in learning more about the Spanish-American War.
Part of Arlington National Cemetery's mission is to preserve and maintain the cemetery and its historic buildings, monuments, and headstones for current and future visitors. Learn more about how ANC uses science and technology to maintain the cemetery.
Learn about the history of explorations and missions carried out by individuals buried at Arlington National Cemetery — from polar explorers to astronauts.
Explore recommended secondary sources on the history of African Americans and Arlington National Cemetery, from the Civil War through the civil rights movement.
Dedicated on November 11, 1921, the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier has served for nearly a century as a hallowed site of national mourning and remembrance.
Through this image-rich document, learn about the history of the Tomb's first one hundred years.
Whether you are planning to visit the cemetery or explore it from home, download our guides to understand more about the history, traditions and operations of Arlington National Cemetery.
Students use primary source documents and other resources to learn about arguments for and against the Spanish-American War in 1898.
Materials also explore the meanings and consequences of U.S. global expansion at the turn of the 20th century. Resources include personal accounts, historical photographs, political cartoons, historical commentaries and a student worksheet.
- 1-2 class periods, 75-90 minutes total