We left behind 30 degree weather and snow in Missouri for 80 degree sun and heat in Washington; perfect weather to kick off our stay even if it was a shock to the system.
After a quick wardrobe change at the hotel, the class donned their shorts and sandles and headed to Arlington National Cemetery and the Women in Military Service Memorial.
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| Beautiful scenery and symmetry accompany the somber reality. |
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| Professor Milakovic takes a moment to clarify and answer questions. |
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| Students use the revered silence at the tomb of the unknown as an opportunity to sit and quietly reflect. |
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| Students write notes of thanks to women for their military service. |
It is always good to represent women because they play an important part in society. Also women do lots of things that men do such as working in the military.Also, someting I heard it in my country,which i agree with it, is that a sucessful person being successful in his posion in any field in society, behind his success or that success is a women. So we always should honor the women who died for the country and surved the country in any field which military is one of them.
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ReplyDeleteI agree with Mohammed, it is nice to see that women who have fought are getting some recognition for what they have contributed to the success of our country. However, I still think that there is a stark difference between the recognition men have gotten over women. The men have several memorials and monuments throughout the city, but for women they are few and far in between. It was disappointing to see so many people in Arlington walk right past this building without even a passing glance.
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The tomb of the unknown soldier was my favorite part of Arlington Cemetery. I really liked the changing of the guards ceremony. Since everyone is quiet and standing in one place it is a great time to reflect on what the true meaning behind the tomb of the unknown soldier is.
ReplyDeleteMaggie Thomason
I also really liked the changing of the guard. In the exchange between the two officers, I was compelled to have expectations from the solider who was guarding. The way the movements were jarring and forceful made watch, same as the way one solider checked the uniform of the other. Both men commanded honor in their form and walk. As a spectator, I felt as I too was inspecting the solider, making sure all was right in order for this highly important duty to be performed. Those, approximately five minutes or what seemed like it, commanded my respect forever. -JH
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