Civil War Unknowns at Arlington Nat'l Cemetery in Arlington, Virginia near Washington D.C.

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This memorial at Arlington National Cemetery commemorates 2,111 unknown Civil War soldiers whose remains were recovered from key battlefields. Their identities remain unknown, but their sacrifice is honored by the nation. The memorial dates from 1866 and stands as a solemn tribute to those who gave their lives during the Civil War. It is located within the historic Arlington National Cemetery near Washington, D.C.