Civil War Unknowns at Arlington Nat'l Cemetery in Arlington, Virginia

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The Civil War Unknowns memorial at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Virginia, commemorates 2,111 unidentified soldiers from the Civil War. These remains were collected from battlefields including Bull Run and the Rappahannock route. The memorial honors their sacrifice despite their unknown identities and was established in 1866. It stands as a solemn tribute within one of the nation's most significant military cemeteries.