The National Mall near Southwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
A National Memorial
George Washington Memorial Parkway
— National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior —
As an important link between the National Mall and Arlington National Cemetery, the bridge itself is a memorial to those who have given their lives for their country. As the ceremonial entrance to Arlington National Cemetery, numerous dignitaries, state visits, and funeral corteges use this bridge.
As processions pass over the Potomac River from Washington, DC, they go around Memorial Circle and prepare to enter the hallowed grounds of Arlington National Cemetery through Memorial Avenue, which is lined with statues and monuments to American heroes.
The bridge stands as a silent witness to these solemn processions and honors the sacrifice and valor of those honored dead.
Erected 2019 by National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior.
Topics and series. This historical marker and memorial is listed in these topic lists: Bridges & Viaducts • Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Parks & Recreational Areas • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #35 John F. Kennedy series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1932.
Location. 38° 53.296′ N, 77° 3.198′ W. Marker is near Southwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia. It is in The National
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Rehabilitating a National Treasure (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Alaska and Hawaii (approx. 0.2 miles away); Lincoln Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); John Ericsson (approx. 0.2 miles away); John Ericsson Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Cost of Freedom (approx. ¼ mile away); Half a World Away (approx. ¼ mile away); A Bridge for the Future (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Southwest Washington.
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John F. Kennedy's casket crosses over Arlington Memorial Bridge in 1963. (National Archives)
Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 12, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 173 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 12, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
