Fort Myer in Arlington in Arlington County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Spirit of the Elbe
Photographed by Richard E. Miller, August 30, 2009
1. Spirit of the Elbe Marker
In recognition of the cooperation of American, Soviet, and Allied armed forces during World War II, this marker symbolizes the link up of Soviet and American elements at the Elbe River on 25 April 1945.
In tribute to the battle against tyranny.
[Russian Cyrillic translation]
Dedicated in honor of the 50th Anniversary of the Link-up.
Erected 1995 by U.S.A. 50th Anniversary of World War II Commemoration Committee.
Topics and series. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, World II. In addition, it is included in the National Cemeteries series list.
Location. 38° 52.624′ N, 77° 4.33′ W. Memorial is in Arlington, Virginia, in Arlington County. It is in Fort Myer. It can be reached from Roosevelt Drive. Marker is in Section 7A of the National Cemetery, off the walkway west of Roosevelt Drive and northeast of the Tomb of the Unknowns. Touch for map. Memorial is in this post office area: 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 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: Seafarers Memorial (a few steps from this marker); The Memorial Carillon at Arlington National Cemetery (within shouting distance of this marker); 416th Bombardment Group (within
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Additional keywords. 69th Infantry Division, U.S. Army; 58th Guards Division, 1st Ukranian Front, Red Army; Torgau, Germany; Tomb of the Unknowns.
Photographed by Richard E. Miller, August 30, 2009
2. Spirit of the Elbe Marker
Photographed by Richard E. Miller, August 30, 2009
3. Tomb of the Unknowns
Credits. This page was last revised on February 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 2, 2009, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. This page has been viewed 2,042 times since then and 55 times this year. Last updated on May 14, 2010, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 2, 2009, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. 3. submitted on May 14, 2010, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
