Which of the below statements is not true about Arlington National Cemetery?

a) It's the only cemetery in the country with veterans from all U. S. wars.

b) The land on which the cemetery was built was originally Robert E. Lee's Virginia estate that was confiscated by the Union during the Civil War for nonpayment of $92.07 in taxes.

c) In 1877 Lee's son sued the government for confiscating Arlington illegally but lost his bid to get back the land.

d) There are nearly 30 funerals a day on average at Arlington.

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Tiffany

4 November, 13:52

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Mcgee · Answer 1

C. Is not true.

Robert E. Lee’s son (George) won the suit. But he sold his land back to the government for $150,000.