Fort Myer in Arlington in Arlington County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

America the Beautiful Memorial Grove

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), August 17, 2019

1. America the Beautiful Memorial Grove Marker

Inscription. This grove is a living tribute to all
who served in the Persian Gulf War
and an enduring symbol
of peace and strength for all

Dedicated by George Bush, May 7, 1996
President of the United States of America, 1989-1993

Erected 1996 by International Society of Arboriculture Research Trust.

Topics and series. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, 1st Iraq & Desert Storm. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #41 George H.W. Bush, and the National Cemeteries series lists.

Location. 38° 52.937′ N, 77° 4.2′ W. Memorial is in Arlington, Virginia, in Arlington County. It is in Fort Myer. It is on Sheridan Drive just north of Weeks Avenue, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: 1 Memorial Avenue, Fort Myer VA 22211, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this memorial is in the Washington Metropolitan Area

and in Northern Virginia.

It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Upper South,

and in the Mid-Atlantic.

Globally, it is in the North

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Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

one of the original Thirteen Colonies,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Gold Star Mothers Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Founding of the U.S. Air Force Arlington Committee (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Honoring the Women Who Served (about 400 feet away); American Revolution American Red Maple (about 500 feet away); Amphibious Scouts and Raiders World War II (about 500 feet away); The 82nd Airborne Division Association (about 500 feet away); 144th Army Postal Unit (about 500 feet away); 104th Infantry Division (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Arlington.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 17, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 219 times since then and 11 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on August 17, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.