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The first Union soldier buried in Arlington National Cemetary did not die in battle but from measles
Arlington National Cemetery was established in May 1964 in Arlington County, Virginia. There had been so many casualties during the Battle of the Wilderness that a cemetery was needed, and Arlington was chosen. The property belonged to the heirs of General Robert E Lee and was purchased by the Union in a tax s.ale.
Do you recognize me? Prince George’s County Fire Department looking for dog’s owner
PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY, Md. (DC News Now) — The Prince George’s County Fire Department (PGFD) was asking if anyone recognized a dog that visited one of its stations Friday. PGFD said the dog visited its Company 832 station on Allentown Road. “He’s been hanging out in the shade & enjoying some cool beverages, but we […]
DC, Maryland and Virginia events happening on Memorial Day
WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — Though many cities in the D.C. area are honoring Memorial Day all weekend long, there are several events on Memorial Day itself this Monday, May 27 to honor the men and women who gave their lives fighting in the American armed forces. If you and your friends or family are […]
'I'm the winner' | Annandale woman rescues one of the dogs facing euthanasia in Prince George's County
ANNANDALE, Va. — On Wednesday the Prince George's County Animal Shelter posted a desperate plea on Facebook. They wrote that 28 dogs needed to be adopted or rescued by Thursday at noon, or they would be euthanized. Among the dogs who were adopted or rescued, is a pup who...
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