LIBRARY MATTERS

contributed article
Published: May 22, 2008

Originally conceived as a remembrance of Union soldiers who died in the Civil War, Memorial Day became a day to remember all fallen soldiers after World War I.
While the last Monday in May is marked by parades, ceremonies and tributes, Arlington National Cemetery honors American veterans every day. If you’d like to mark Memorial Day by reading more about this famous cemetery, the Greene County Library has a deeply respectful, commemorative book published by National Geographic in 2007.
Where Valor Rests: Arlington National Cemetery is a series of poignant photographic essays which captures the people, places, events, and seasons of Arlington National Cemetery and pays tribute to presidents, soldiers, and heroes who gave their lives in the service of their country from the birth of America to the current war.
Archival photographs also trace the history of the cemetery from the early National Historic Monument, “Arlington House,” to the eternal flame at the Kennedy grave to sections for the lost astronauts and victims of the 9/11 Pentagon attack. With an introduction by Pulitzer Prize-winning author Rick Atkinson, this lovely volume is both a fitting tribute and a stirring reminder of the values we Americans hold dear. 
To borrow this book, go to Greene County Library or check out the Library’s online catalog: to place the book on hold.