| Creator |
United States. National Park Service |
| Title |
Lee Mansion National Memorial, Arlington, Virginia (1953)
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| Credits |
Stephen Hutcheson and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
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| Summary |
"Lee Mansion National Memorial, Arlington, Virginia (1953)" is a historical publication created by the National Park Service, highlighting the significance of Arlington House within Arlington National Cemetery. Likely written in the mid-20th century, this book serves both as an informative guide and a historical account of the mansion, focusing on its connections to notable figures such as Robert E. Lee and the Custis-Washington family. The book discusses the mansion's architectural features and its role during the tumultuous times of the American Civil War. The content of the book provides a detailed history of Arlington House, originally built by George Washington Parke Custis, and explores its transformation into a memorial site. It recounts Robert E. Lee's life at Arlington, including his marriage to Mary Custis and the poignant moment when he chose to resign from the U.S. Army to join the Confederacy. The narrative continues with the estate's eventual acquisition by the United States following the Civil War, its decline during that period, and the efforts undertaken to restore it to its former glory for future generations to appreciate. Overall, the book serves as a tribute to the mansion's legacy and the historical figures associated with it. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
F206: United States local history: The South. South Atlantic States
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| Subject |
Arlington House, the Robert E. Lee Memorial (Va.)
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
65892 |
| Release Date |
Jul 21, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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