Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Beirut Barracks Victims Memorial
"Let Peace Take Root"
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, September 2, 2015
1. Beirut Barracks Victims Memorial Marker
This Cedar of Lebanon tree grows in living memory of the Americans killed in the Beirut terrorist attack and all victims of terrorism throughout the world.
Dedicated during the first memorial ceremony for these victims.
Given by: No Greater Love
October 23, 1984
A time of remembrance
Erected 1984 by No Greater Love.
Topics and series. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, Cold. In addition, it is included in the National Cemeteries series list. A significant historical date for this entry is October 23, 1983.
Location. 38° 52.687′ N, 77° 3.948′ W. Memorial is in Arlington, Virginia, in Arlington County. It is in Arlington National Cemetery. It can be reached from Eisenhower Drive (cemetery road). The marker and memorial cedar tree are among the graves at the southeast corner of Eisenhower and McClellan Drives, Section 59, at Arlington National Cemetery. Touch for map. Memorial is in this post office area: Arlington VA 22204, 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: United States Army Military Police Corps (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); McClellan Gate (about 500 feet away); U.S.S. Houston and H.M.A.S. Perth (about 600 feet away); 505th Parachute Infantry Regimental Combat Team
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Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, September 2, 2015
2. Beirut Barracks Victims Memorial Marker
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, September 18, 2022
3. Beirut Barracks Victims Memorial
Credits. This page was last revised on October 12, 2024. It was originally submitted on September 8, 2015, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 799 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 8, 2015, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. 3. submitted on February 26, 2023, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.
