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2019_VA_Alexander_CS_190628 | 238 | Funeral: Edward E. Alexander Jr. Service (1 of 3) Chapel Service @ Old Post Army Chapel, Fort Myer |
2019_VA_Alexander_GS_190628 | 146 | Funeral: Edward E. Alexander Jr. Service (2 of 3) Gravesite Service @ Arlington National Cemetery |
2007_VA_Arlington_Hoskin_070907 | 179 | VA -- Arlington Natl Cemetery -- Burial Service: 2Lt Harold Hoskin This service was for 2Lt Harold Hoskin whose remains were located in Alaska with the help of Doug Beckstead, a friend of mine.
Various articles:
From http://www.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123067381
World War II B-24 pilot's remains laid to rest at Arlington
by Senior Master Sgt. Matt... |
2019_VA_Lapinski_GS_190628 | 24 | VA -- Arlington Natl Cemetery -- Burial Service: John E. Lapinski (???) |
2018_VA_Arlington_Man_180906 | 92 | VA -- Arlington Natl Cemetery -- Burial Service: Manassas Soldier Burial (and Millennium Expansion) Arlington National Cemetery returned to its roots as a resting place for the Civil War dead with a burial Thursday of two unknown Union soldiers.
The burials marked the dedication of an $87 million expansion of the cemetery that officials hope will extend the cemetery’s life by up to 10 years.
The... |
2013_VA_Arlington_Monitor_130308 | 132 | VA -- Arlington Natl Cemetery -- Burial Service: USS Monitor sailors Remains of USS Monitor sailors interred at Arlington National Cemetery
151st anniversary of Battle of Hampton Roads
The remains of two unknown USS Monitor sailors, recovered by NOAA and the U.S. Navy in 2002 from the ship’s gun turret, were buried today, with full military honors, at Arlington... |
2006_VA_Arlington_Stevens_060711 | 89 | VA -- Arlington Natl Cemetery -- Burial Service: Warren Stevens This was Lisa Stevens' father. I asked if she wanted me to cover it and she did so I went. |
2011_VA_Arlington_UnkX_111225 | 16 | VA -- Arlington Natl Cemetery -- Event: Christmas (2011) @ Tomb of the Unknown Soldier |
2012_VA_Arlington_UnkX_121225 | 22 | VA -- Arlington Natl Cemetery -- Event: Christmas (2012) @ Tomb of the Unknown Soldier |
2013_VA_Arlington_UnkX_131225 | 20 | VA -- Arlington Natl Cemetery -- Event: Christmas (2013) @ Tomb of the Unknown Soldier |
2014_VA_Arlington_UnkX_141225 | 18 | VA -- Arlington Natl Cemetery -- Event: Christmas (2014) @ Tomb of the Unknown Soldier |
2016_VA_Arlington_UnkX_161225 | 35 | VA -- Arlington Natl Cemetery -- Event: Christmas (2016) @ Tomb of the Unknown Soldier |
2017_VA_Arlington_UnkX_171225 | 36 | VA -- Arlington Natl Cemetery -- Event: Christmas (2017) @ Tomb of the Unknown Soldier There were 20 honor guards present for the wreath-laying ceremony this year. And Secretary of Defense Jim Mattis was spotted before the event. |
2018_VA_Arlington_UnkX_181225 | 33 | VA -- Arlington Natl Cemetery -- Event: Christmas (2018) @ Tomb of the Unknown Soldier 15 honor guard were present for the special wreath-laying ceremony this year. |
2019_VA_Arlington_UnkX_191225 | 44 | VA -- Arlington Natl Cemetery -- Event: Christmas (2019) @ Tomb of the Unknown Soldier |
2022_VA_Arlington_UnkX_221225 | 33 | VA -- Arlington Natl Cemetery -- Event: Christmas (2022) @ Tomb of the Unknown Soldier |
1999_VA_Arlington_MDay_990531 | 88 | VA -- Arlington Natl Cemetery -- Event: Memorial Day (1999) w/Bill Clinton Also present was Secretary of Defense William Cohen. |
2001_VA_Arlington_VDay_011111 | 159 | VA -- Arlington Natl Cemetery -- Event: Veterans Day (2001) @ Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Folks included Dick Cheney, Bo Derek, Bob Dole, and Norman Mineta. |
2005_VA_Arlington_VDayWW1_051111 | 62 | VA -- Arlington Natl Cemetery -- Event: Veterans Day (2005) @ Pershing Memorial (Military Order of the World Wars) |
2005_VA_Arlington_VDay_051111 | 38 | VA -- Arlington Natl Cemetery -- Event: Veterans Day (2005) @ Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Folks included Dick and Lynne Cheney, Alberto Gonzales, Carlos Gutierrez, and Norman Mineta. |
2008_VA_Arlington_VDayUS_081111 | 43 | VA -- Arlington Natl Cemetery -- Event: Veterans Day (2008) Wreath Presentations @ Tomb of the Unknown Soldier |
2008_VA_Arlington_VDayWWI_081111 | 185 | VA -- Arlington Natl Cemetery -- Event: Veterans Day (2008) @ Pershing Memorial (Military Order of the World Wars) w/Frank Buckles Each Veterans Day, for over a half century, the Military Order of the World Wars (MOWW) has conducted an International Memorial Service honoring General of the Armies John J. “Blackjack” Pershing in Arlington National Cemetery. In attendance and laying a wreath will be representatives from the Allied... |
2008_VA_Arlington_VDay_081111 | 184 | VA -- Arlington Natl Cemetery -- Event: Veterans Day (2008) @ Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Events in sequence:
- Procession of Colors
- Prayer -- Chaplain Keith Ethridge
- Pledge of Allegiance -- Michael L. McCoy, Sr.
- Introduction of Guests -- Bo Derek (mistress of ceremonies)
- Welcoming Remarks -- Michael L. McCoy, Sr.
- Introduction of Guest Speaker -- James Peake (Secretary... |
2008_VA_Arlington_VDayCG_081111 | 64 | VA -- Arlington Natl Cemetery -- Event: Veterans Day (2008) @ US Coast Guard memorial Department of Home Land Security Deputy Secretary Paul Schneider and Vice Admiral Vivian Crea led the services at the Coast Guard Veterans Day Ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery. |
2013_VA_Arlington_VDay_131111 | 191 | VA -- Arlington Natl Cemetery -- Event: Veterans Day (2013) @ Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Musical Prelude: Major Michael Willen, United States Air Force Band
Prayer for Veterans: Chaplain Michael J. Pollitt, Director, VA Chaplain Service
Pledge of Allegiance: Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Introduction of Guests: Mr. Marvin Cornish, Master of Ceremonies
Welcome Remarks: Mr. Harold... |
2009_VA_Arlington_Brown_091010 | 41 | VA -- Arlington Natl Cemetery -- Robert E. Lee Memorial -- Brown, Lee and the Coming of the Civil War Special Evening Program: “John Brown, Robert E. Lee and the Coming of the Civil War.”
Author Fergus Bordewich will lecture on John Brown’s Raid. Radical Abolitionism and its influence on the politics and culture of the country will be explored through a series of talks, tours and exhibits. Also present... |
2010_VA_Arlington_Elect_101016 | 63 | VA -- Arlington Natl Cemetery -- Robert E. Lee Memorial -- The Election that Divided the Nation Arlington House, The Robert E. Lee Memorial Commemorates the 150th Anniversary of the Election of 1860 with a Special Evening Program: “The Election that Divided the Nation”
Cast a vote: For Southern Rights or for the Union!
Arlington House will be open by reservation for a special evening program at... |
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2024_02_10C_KatzenO | 163 | DC -- American University -- Katzen Arts Center -- 2024A Opening Reception Come celebrate our seven new spring ’24 exhibitions! Mix and mingle with many of this season’s artists and curators … arrive early for light refreshments!
Folks seen here include (pretty much in order):
Jack Rasmussen, Dana Hart-Stone, Lisa Montag Brotman, Sondra N. Arkin, Ellyn Weiss, Laura Roulet,... (Partially reviewed) |
2024_02_04C1_Miss_AmericaM | 248 | Miss America High Tea Event (1 of 2) Mingling @ GFWC An invitation to tea from the General Federation of Women’s Clubs to the Former and Present Miss America. They were here in DC for the opening of an exhibit on the history of Miss America at the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History.
Hosted by GFWC DC club:
* Mohra Gavankar, GFWC Presid... (Partially reviewed) |
2024_02_04C2_Miss_AmericaP | 89 | Miss America High Tea Event (2 of 2) Program @ GFWC An invitation to tea from the General Federation of Women’s Clubs to the Former and Present Miss America. They were here in DC for the opening of an exhibit on the history of Miss America at the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History.
Hosted by GFWC DC club:
* Mohra Gavankar, GFWC Presid... (Partially reviewed) |
2024_01_14B1_Gonna_Take | 286 | Labor Heritage Foundation @ McGinty's Public House -- MLK "Gonna Take Us All Ball" (1 of 2) MLK "Gonna Take Us All Ball"
Recommit to Dr. King’s dream of equality and justice for all and celebrate Elise Bryant’s well-deserved retirement from LHF!
By Labor Heritage Foundation
Tickets are now FREE! Thanks to the Maryland State and DC AFL-CIO, AFSCME 112, the International Association of Heat ... (Partially reviewed) |
2024_02_13B1_USCHS_Freedom | 218 | USCHS -- Freedom Award (2024) to Cheryl L. Johnson (2 of 2) Everything else We look forward to your attendance at the Freedom Award Reception honoring Cheryl L. Johnson, the 36th Clerk of the House of Representatives
The U.S. Capitol Historical Society is honored to present its 2023 Freedom Award to Cheryl L. Johnson to recognize her exceptional leadership and pivotal role ... (Partially reviewed) |