Soldiers Home Cemetery DC
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Description: Soldiers' Home National Cemetery, located in Washington, D.C., is a historic burial ground established in 1861 to honor Union soldiers who perished during the Civil War. Situated on the grounds of the Armed Forces Retirement Home, it is one of the nation's oldest national cemeteries and serves as the final resting place for thousands of military personnel. The cemetery is notable for its serene landscape, historic monuments, and the presence of the Lincoln Cottage, where President Abraham Lincoln resided during the summer months of his presidency and drafted the Emancipation Proclamation. The site stands as a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by American soldiers and continues to be a place of reflection and reverence for visitors and families of the fallen.