In the summer of 1862 Congress enacted legislation that authorized the President to purchase "cemetery grounds" to be used as national cemeteries "for soldiers who shall have died in the service of the country."
The National Cemetery Administration has evolved slowly since the initial period of great challenge associated with the Civil War.
In the 1930s, new national cemeteries were established to serve veterans living in major metropolitan areas such as New York, Baltimore, Minneapolis, San Diego, San Francisco, and San Antonio.
More than 2.5 million Americans, including veterans of every war and conflict—from the Revolutionary War to the Gulf War—are honored by burial in VA's national cemeteries.
In honor of our veterans who have passed, and to those who are still with us, my prayers for you and my appreciation for your service to our country.
No comments:
Post a Comment