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In reversal, judge allows removal of Confederate memorial at Arlington

Allegations that the removal efforts amounted to grave desecration “were, at best, ill-informed and, at worst, inaccurate," the judge said.

4 months ago

Workers prepare a Confederate memorial for removal in Arlington National Cemetery on Monday, Dec. 18, 2023 in Arlington, Va.

Judge issues order keeping Confederate memorial at Arlington Cemetery

The Army had planned to remove the memorial this week.

5 months ago

Memorial Day flower donations at Arlington have ‘dried up’

A florist organization that has been placing Memorial Day flowers at gravesites at Arlington National Cemetery for over a decade is calling for help.

By Zamone Perez

12 months ago

Lawmakers furious over misspelt names on Korean war memorial

Korean war veteran advocates say more than 1,000 names on the new remembrance wall contain errors.

By Leo Shane III

14 months ago

Veterans Day 2022 events at National Cemetery, Vietnam Memorial

Military and government leaders plan to attend events in and around the nation’s capital in honor of this year’s Veterans Day.

By Jonathan Lehrfeld

18 months ago

Is Memorial Day a federal holiday?

Is Memorial Day a federal holiday in the U.S.?

24 months ago

Reversing Trump, Buttigieg reinstates local hiring program

The Transportation Department’s four-year pilot initiative will permit state and local agencies receiving federal transit or highway money to impose local hiring preferences, such as those favoring veterans, minorities and low-income workers.

3 years ago

Protesters damage Veterans Affairs headquarters, several DC war monuments

VA officials spent Monday morning working to assess the extent of the protest damage.

By Leo Shane III

4 years ago

Rough total for Trump’s July Fourth extravaganza: $5.4 million

President Donald Trump’s July Fourth extravaganza — featuring tanks, a military flyover, and a Trump speech at the Lincoln Memorial — cost an estimated $5.4 million, according to rough figures Thursday.

5 years ago

Trump books Lincoln Memorial for July 4th gala he’ll host

President Donald Trump says he’ll host a July Fourth celebration at the Lincoln Memorial. And though the event he’s calling “A Salute to America” is months away, he’s boasting it’ll be one of the city’s biggest Independence Day gatherings — ever.

5 years ago

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