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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM756_united-states-space-shuttle-columbia_Arlington-VA.html
[Obverse:]Brown. Clark. Chawla. Anderson. Ramon. Husband. McCool.STS 107In memory of the crew ofUnited States Space Shuttle Columbia1 February 2003.[Reverse:]In memory of the crew of the United States Space Shuttle Columbia, 1 February 2003.
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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM74P_victims-of-terrorist-attack-on-the-pentagon_Arlington-VA.html
(Panel 1)Paul W Ambrose (American Airlines Flight 77) · Craig S. Amundson SPC USA · Melissa Rose Barnes YN3 USN · Max J Beilke MSG USA Ret · Yeneneh Betru (American Airlines Flight 77) · Kris Romeo Bishundat IT2 …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM72A_mast-of-the-uss-maine_Arlington-VA.html
The United States Battleship MAINE exploded and sank in Havana Harbor, Cuba on February 15, 1898. The rallying cry, "Remember the MAINE" swept the nation, inciting public opinion and precipitating the Spanish-American War. In March, 1915, 229 vict…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM71T_pan-american-airways-flight-103-memorial-cairn_Arlington-VA.html
In remembrance of the two hundred and seventy people killed in the terrorist bombing of Pan American Airways Flight 103 over Lockerbie, Scotland 21 December 1988.Presented by the Lockerbie Air Disaster Trust to the United States of America.
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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM71N_pierre-charles-l-enfant_Arlington-VA.html
Revolutionary Soldier, 1775-1783Pierre Charles L'EnfantEngineer, Artist, Soldierunder the direction of George Washington, designed the plan for the Federal City Major US Engineer Corps 1782Charter member of the Society of the Cincinnati, designed …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM6WP_theodore-roosevelt_Arlington-VA.html
Theodore Roosevelt: 1858-1919
[Quotations, Panel 1]:NATURE
There is delight in the hardy life of the open. There are no words that can tell the hidden spirit of the wilderness, that can reveal its mystery, its melancholy, and its charm.
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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM5LC_alcova_Arlington-VA.html
The oldest part of this house may date from 1836 when John M. Young, a Washington wheelright and carriage maker, purchased the farm from Thomas Hodges, planted a large orchard and used the place as a summer home. In 1905, the farm was acquired by …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM59Z_abingdon-plantation-restoration_Arlington-VA.html
The Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority worked in concert with Federal, state and local historic preservation agencies and professionals in the field to develop the restoration plan for the Abingdon Plantation site. The restoration process …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM59Y_the-industrial-age_Arlington-VA.html
During the late 1800s and early 1900s, the encroachment of industry transformed the landscape of Abingdon. Several brick companies purchased the land and began to manufacture brick on the site.
Various modes of transportation converged on Abing…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM59U_abingdon-plantation_Arlington-VA.html
The land that Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport occupies today was once part of Abingdon Plantation. Abingdon was the home of George Washington's stepson, John Parke Custis, and birthplace of Washington's beloved granddaughter, Nelly.
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