At the dawn of September 14, 1814, after a night of hell on earth, the Stars and Stripes of the United States of America defiantly waved above the embattled Fort McHenry. This patriotic scene inspired a National Anthem and turned the tide of the war for a fragile free nation. The War of 1812 was…
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Visiting Arlington National Cemetery
For many people visiting Arlington National Cemetery it’s for the sole purpose of witnessing the Changing of the Guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. I love this tradition as it expresses gratitude to all of those men and women who have risked their lives to protect the freedoms we often take for granted….