National Veterans Day Observance at Arlington National Cemetery

The annual National Veterans Day Observance, honoring the men and women who have served and continue to serve in the U.S. Armed Forces during war and peacetime, will take place on Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025 at 11 a.m. in the Memorial Amphitheater at Arlington National Cemetery. More info coming soon! 

Published on: Thursday, October 30, 2025

Notable Graves

At Arlington National Cemetery, every headstone tells a story — and all stories of service and sacrifice are notable. Explore a curated selection of these remarkable stories here. 

Nearly 430,000 veterans and their eligible dependents laid to rest at Arlington. Notable Graves features individuals who have made significant historical contributions and who can generally be considered as public figures. Individuals are categorized (in the tabs at left) according to their military service record and/or professional accomplishments. 

This section is not meant to be comprehensive. Use our ANC Explorer app to search for any individual gravesite.