John F. Kennedy Eternal Flame
John F. Kennedy Eternal Flame is a monument Arlington located in United States.
Arlington National Cemetery (Section 45) Arlington , VA 22211 United States
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After a park ranger told the Kennedys JFK had once said the view from the Arlington House was so magnificent he could stay there forever, they decided there should be his final resting place.
"It is from numberless diverse acts of courage and belief that human history is shaped. Each time a man stands up for an ideal ... he sends forth a tiny ripple of hope."
A beautiful memorial with a gorgeous view of DC. Take an Arlington Cemetery tour if you want to avoid walking.
The most beloved president of USA is buried there with his wife Jackie. Visit this place
Ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country .
Very impressive cemetery . Love the Kennedys
Almost like the one at Elvis Presley’s gravesites
One of the quotes is from his amazing speech given in Indianapolis the night of MLK's assassination.
It's amazing to stand so close to JFK. Bask in it!
RFK and Ted are located a short walk to the left as you face the flame
A temporary eternal flame through October 2013
The number 1 visited memorial in Washington DC .
Well done way to honor a fallen president
they moved the flame
Beautiful view of Washington DC from here.
This is a nice place 2 go 2 and see a flame.
Steps below L'Enfant's Grave -- a striking tribute to JFK.
Plain but powerful right next to his brother
It's been a pilgrimage of mine to stand on this hallowed ground.
The silence.
Great view if the Washington monument
Don't sit on the wall with quotes!
Walk to left to see plain white crosses of RFK and Ted Kennedy
Probablemente el lugar más visitado del cementerio . La tumba tiene una llama perenne. A pocos metros está la mucho más modesta lápida de Robert Kennedy, también asesinado.
Um dos memoriais mais visitados em Washington.
Vale uma rápida visita, já que o próprio cemitério é bastante famoso.
Für viele ein Held für andere Nicht evtl. Wie eine Königs Familie für die Amerikaner, so was gibts Momentan nicht
Esta padre todo el cementerio
Las personas van a ese lugar mostrando mucho respeto
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Entrance to the cemetery. Inside is a concierge booth, restrooms, gift shop, Trolley tour bus ticket counter and a mini museum full of photos and a larger than life Honor Guard Bugler statue - April Sims
You must stay for the changing of the guards. Not a sound by anyone. Everyone was quite and this includes infants. I will be back here again. This was definitely a highlight of my week. - Jeremy Jacobowitz
Great national park. Beautiful views of the D. C. Area. Great history on the house and the significance of the cemetery. - James C
Two masts were recovered from the Maine. The second is at the Naval Academy in Annapolis. - Christopher Rehling
Call 202-741-1004. There are two audio tours to choose from. A 25 minute and a 14 minute. The 14 minute lacks the interviews but gives good information on the memorial. You can pause the audio - Melissa
I went with my Granddaughters and Daughter and their Girl Scout troop, a 2 years ago. It was a truly amazing weekend. Saw everything we could possibly see, walked 20 miles it seemed around the city. - Michelle Hurtekant
Category Landmarks and Outdoors » Monument
Place United States » Arlington County » Arlington