The first cemetery for federal soldiers and the first burial ground for U.S. Colored Troops was the small national cemetery in Old Town Alexandria, Virginia. Watch the video to learn more!

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Published on Jul. 5, 2014

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  1. thomas m gomez July 5, 2014 at 12:17 pm

    rest in peace. god bless them all. brave troops.

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