Memorial Amphitheatre
Virginia, United States
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Arlington National Cemetery: Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and the Memorial Amphitheater
Tomb of the Unknown Soldier (foreground) and the Memorial Amphitheater, Arlington National Cemetery, Virginia.
The Memorial Amphitheatre is located at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Virginia. It was built through the efforts of the Grand Army of the Republic, an organization of Civil War veterans, as a gathering place for Memorial Day services. The structure was dedicated on May 15, 1920, and has since been visited by every U.S. president. The roofless, white marble structure encloses a natural amphitheater and is inspired by ancient Greek and Roman theaters. The amphitheater is located near the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.12
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