History
PDF File Documents
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GENERAL
Landscapes of Honor & Sacrifice: The History of the National Cemeteries, 2003
A 30-minute video illustrating the rich history of the national cemeteries
"Memorial Day Order"
Annual recognition originally called Decoration Day, by GAR Commander-in-Chief John A. Logan in 1868
Publications
American Military Cemeteries: A Comprehensive Illustrated Guide to the Hallowed Grounds of the United States, including Cemeteries Overseas, by Dean W. Holt (McFarland & Co., North Carolina) 1992 (out of print)
HISTORIC-RESOURCE INFORMATION
Headstone-Cleaning Study of Government-Issued Marble Headstones, 2005-2007
EDUCATION TOOLS
Teaching with Historic Places (TwHP) Lesson Plans
TwHP is a component of the National Register of Historic Places, which helps develop guidance on using places to teach and encourages educators, historians, preservationists and others to work together effectively. Two NCA properties are the subject of TwHP lesson plans.
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