Arlington Is Filling Up. Many May Be Left Out.

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Title: Arlington Is Filling Up. Many May Be Left Out. (cover story)
Authors: PHILIPPS, DAVE, WINTER, DAMON
Source: New York Times. 5/28/2018, Vol. 167 Issue 57976, pA1-A11. 2p. 3 Color Photographs.
Subjects: American veterans, United States. Army, Medal of Honor, National cemeteries, Cemeteries
Geographic Terms: Arlington National Cemetery (Arlington, Va.), Virginia
Abstract: The article reports on the declining number of available burial places for veterans at Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia. As the cemetery has been adding about 7,000 more resting places each year, it is expected to be completely full in about 25 years. Proposed solutions being considered by the U.S. Army include allowing burials only for service members killed in action or recipients of the Medal of Honor.
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Abstract:The article reports on the declining number of available burial places for veterans at Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia. As the cemetery has been adding about 7,000 more resting places each year, it is expected to be completely full in about 25 years. Proposed solutions being considered by the U.S. Army include allowing burials only for service members killed in action or recipients of the Medal of Honor.
ISSN:03624331