Women of Arlington Wednesday: There are many prominent women buried in Arlington National Cemetery. Today we are going to glimpse into the incredible life of Elizebeth Friedman. Elizebeth Smith Friedman was one of the leading cryptologists of the 20th century — and one of the first women employed as a U.S. government codebreaker. After graduating from Hillsdale College with a degree in English literature, she was working at the Newberry Research Library in Chicago when she was recruited to work at Riverbank, a private think tank that served as the U.S. government’s unofficial cryptologic laboratory during World War I. At Riverbank, she met her husband, William F. Friedman, also known for his work in cryptology. During the 1920s through 1940s, she worked for numerous U.S. government agencies, including the Treasury Department, where she cracked the codes of international alcohol and drug smugglers’ messages during Prohibition. In the 1950s, she applied her cryptanalytic skills to the work of William Shakespeare, authoring the award-winning book “The Shakespeare Ciphers Examined.” Elizebeth and William Friedman are buried together; their epitaph states, “Knowledge is power.” Today, Elizebeth Friedman is buried in Section 8, Grave 6379-A. Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia.

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Continue ReadingWomen of Arlington Wednesday: There are many prominent women buried in Arlington National Cemetery. Today we are going to glimpse into the incredible life of Elizebeth Friedman. Elizebeth Smith Friedman was one of the leading cryptologists of the 20th century — and one of the first women employed as a U.S. government codebreaker. After graduating from Hillsdale College with a degree in English literature, she was working at the Newberry Research Library in Chicago when she was recruited to work at Riverbank, a private think tank that served as the U.S. government’s unofficial cryptologic laboratory during World War I. At Riverbank, she met her husband, William F. Friedman, also known for his work in cryptology. During the 1920s through 1940s, she worked for numerous U.S. government agencies, including the Treasury Department, where she cracked the codes of international alcohol and drug smugglers’ messages during Prohibition. In the 1950s, she applied her cryptanalytic skills to the work of William Shakespeare, authoring the award-winning book “The Shakespeare Ciphers Examined.” Elizebeth and William Friedman are buried together; their epitaph states, “Knowledge is power.” Today, Elizebeth Friedman is buried in Section 8, Grave 6379-A. Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia.

Women of Arlington Wednesday: There are many prominent women buried in Arlington National Cemetery. Today we are going to glimpse into the incredible life of Elizebeth Friedman. Elizebeth Smith Friedman was one of the leading cryptologists of the 20th century — and one of the first women employed as a U.S. government codebreaker. After graduating from Hillsdale College with a degree in English literature, she was working at the Newberry Research Library in Chicago when she was recruited to work at Riverbank, a private think tank that served as the U.S. government’s unofficial cryptologic laboratory during World War I. At Riverbank, she met her husband, William F. Friedman, also known for his work in cryptology. During the 1920s through 1940s, she worked for numerous U.S. government agencies, including the Treasury Department, where she cracked the codes of international alcohol and drug smugglers’ messages during Prohibition. In the 1950s, she applied her cryptanalytic skills to the work of William Shakespeare, authoring the award-winning book “The Shakespeare Ciphers Examined.” Elizebeth and William Friedman are buried together; their epitaph states, “Knowledge is power.” Today, Elizebeth Friedman is buried in Section 8, Grave 6379-A. Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia.

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Continue ReadingWomen of Arlington Wednesday: There are many prominent women buried in Arlington National Cemetery. Today we are going to glimpse into the incredible life of Elizebeth Friedman. Elizebeth Smith Friedman was one of the leading cryptologists of the 20th century — and one of the first women employed as a U.S. government codebreaker. After graduating from Hillsdale College with a degree in English literature, she was working at the Newberry Research Library in Chicago when she was recruited to work at Riverbank, a private think tank that served as the U.S. government’s unofficial cryptologic laboratory during World War I. At Riverbank, she met her husband, William F. Friedman, also known for his work in cryptology. During the 1920s through 1940s, she worked for numerous U.S. government agencies, including the Treasury Department, where she cracked the codes of international alcohol and drug smugglers’ messages during Prohibition. In the 1950s, she applied her cryptanalytic skills to the work of William Shakespeare, authoring the award-winning book “The Shakespeare Ciphers Examined.” Elizebeth and William Friedman are buried together; their epitaph states, “Knowledge is power.” Today, Elizebeth Friedman is buried in Section 8, Grave 6379-A. Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia.

In a raindrop on a foggy day can be seen the upside down reflection of the Old Post Chapel on Fort Myer. This chapel serves to welcome family and friends of many service members whose final resting place is that of Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Virginia.

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Continue ReadingIn a raindrop on a foggy day can be seen the upside down reflection of the Old Post Chapel on Fort Myer. This chapel serves to welcome family and friends of many service members whose final resting place is that of Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Virginia.

In a raindrop on a foggy day can be seen the upside down reflection of the Old Post Chapel on Fort Myer. This chapel serves to welcome family and friends of many service members whose final resting place is that of Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Virginia.

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Continue ReadingIn a raindrop on a foggy day can be seen the upside down reflection of the Old Post Chapel on Fort Myer. This chapel serves to welcome family and friends of many service members whose final resting place is that of Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Virginia.

A United States burial casket flag drapes the casket of deceased veterans to honor the memory of their service to the country. The ceremonial folding and presentation of the flag is a moving tribute of lasting importance to the veteran’s family, something we at Arlington Media, are honored to both witness and capture behind our lens. The flag is placed on a closed casket so the union blue field is at the head and over the left shoulder of the deceased. Something that can be seen here, as the Caisson team leads a procession under the shadow of the Air Force Memorial. After Taps is played, the flag is carefully folded into the symbolic tri-cornered shape. A properly proportioned flag will fold 13 times on the triangles, representing the 13 original colonies. The folded flag is emblematic of the tri-cornered hat worn by the Patriots of the American Revolution. When folded, no red or white stripe is to be evident, leaving only the blue field with stars. It is then presented as a keepsake to the next of kin or an appropriate family member.

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Continue ReadingA United States burial casket flag drapes the casket of deceased veterans to honor the memory of their service to the country. The ceremonial folding and presentation of the flag is a moving tribute of lasting importance to the veteran’s family, something we at Arlington Media, are honored to both witness and capture behind our lens. The flag is placed on a closed casket so the union blue field is at the head and over the left shoulder of the deceased. Something that can be seen here, as the Caisson team leads a procession under the shadow of the Air Force Memorial. After Taps is played, the flag is carefully folded into the symbolic tri-cornered shape. A properly proportioned flag will fold 13 times on the triangles, representing the 13 original colonies. The folded flag is emblematic of the tri-cornered hat worn by the Patriots of the American Revolution. When folded, no red or white stripe is to be evident, leaving only the blue field with stars. It is then presented as a keepsake to the next of kin or an appropriate family member.

A United States burial casket flag drapes the casket of deceased veterans to honor the memory of their service to the country. The ceremonial folding and presentation of the flag is a moving tribute of lasting importance to the veteran’s family, something we at Arlington Media, are honored to both witness and capture behind our lens. The flag is placed on a closed casket so the union blue field is at the head and over the left shoulder of the deceased. Something that can be seen here, as the Caisson team leads a procession under the shadow of the Air Force Memorial. After Taps is played, the flag is carefully folded into the symbolic tri-cornered shape. A properly proportioned flag will fold 13 times on the triangles, representing the 13 original colonies. The folded flag is emblematic of the tri-cornered hat worn by the Patriots of the American Revolution. When folded, no red or white stripe is to be evident, leaving only the blue field with stars. It is then presented as a keepsake to the next of kin or an appropriate family member.

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Continue ReadingA United States burial casket flag drapes the casket of deceased veterans to honor the memory of their service to the country. The ceremonial folding and presentation of the flag is a moving tribute of lasting importance to the veteran’s family, something we at Arlington Media, are honored to both witness and capture behind our lens. The flag is placed on a closed casket so the union blue field is at the head and over the left shoulder of the deceased. Something that can be seen here, as the Caisson team leads a procession under the shadow of the Air Force Memorial. After Taps is played, the flag is carefully folded into the symbolic tri-cornered shape. A properly proportioned flag will fold 13 times on the triangles, representing the 13 original colonies. The folded flag is emblematic of the tri-cornered hat worn by the Patriots of the American Revolution. When folded, no red or white stripe is to be evident, leaving only the blue field with stars. It is then presented as a keepsake to the next of kin or an appropriate family member.

The grounds of Arlington National Cemetery feature 142 Memorial Trees, which serve as living memorials that commemorate military units and battles, veterans, families and others who serve. Many were dedicated by U.S. presidents, visiting dignitaries or representatives from service organizations. Thirty-six are Medal of Honor trees, each a descendent of a historic tree. Arlington National Cemetery is home to an extremely diverse and significant collection of trees and landscapes. Its more than 9,600 trees include over 300 varieties and species, both native to the area and exotic. Some of the cemetery’s oldest trees, at nearly 250 years old, pre-date the first burials. The purpose of the Memorial Arboretum at ANC is to research, document and interpret the stories behind the cemetery’s trees and landscapes. – Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia

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Continue ReadingThe grounds of Arlington National Cemetery feature 142 Memorial Trees, which serve as living memorials that commemorate military units and battles, veterans, families and others who serve. Many were dedicated by U.S. presidents, visiting dignitaries or representatives from service organizations. Thirty-six are Medal of Honor trees, each a descendent of a historic tree. Arlington National Cemetery is home to an extremely diverse and significant collection of trees and landscapes. Its more than 9,600 trees include over 300 varieties and species, both native to the area and exotic. Some of the cemetery’s oldest trees, at nearly 250 years old, pre-date the first burials. The purpose of the Memorial Arboretum at ANC is to research, document and interpret the stories behind the cemetery’s trees and landscapes. – Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia

The grounds of Arlington National Cemetery feature 142 Memorial Trees, which serve as living memorials that commemorate military units and battles, veterans, families and others who serve. Many were dedicated by U.S. presidents, visiting dignitaries or representatives from service organizations. Thirty-six are Medal of Honor trees, each a descendent of a historic tree. Arlington National Cemetery is home to an extremely diverse and significant collection of trees and landscapes. Its more than 9,600 trees include over 300 varieties and species, both native to the area and exotic. Some of the cemetery’s oldest trees, at nearly 250 years old, pre-date the first burials. The purpose of the Memorial Arboretum at ANC is to research, document and interpret the stories behind the cemetery’s trees and landscapes. – Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia

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Continue ReadingThe grounds of Arlington National Cemetery feature 142 Memorial Trees, which serve as living memorials that commemorate military units and battles, veterans, families and others who serve. Many were dedicated by U.S. presidents, visiting dignitaries or representatives from service organizations. Thirty-six are Medal of Honor trees, each a descendent of a historic tree. Arlington National Cemetery is home to an extremely diverse and significant collection of trees and landscapes. Its more than 9,600 trees include over 300 varieties and species, both native to the area and exotic. Some of the cemetery’s oldest trees, at nearly 250 years old, pre-date the first burials. The purpose of the Memorial Arboretum at ANC is to research, document and interpret the stories behind the cemetery’s trees and landscapes. – Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia

A call to duty is sent out And the strong and the brave reply. They do it for love of country, So there’s never a need to ask why. They leave behind all that they love, Their families, their homes and their lives, Because to preserve these precious things Is the goal for which each soldier strives. So God bless our troops, The courageous women and men, Who fight to make sure The bells of freedom peal again. – The Call to Duty by Kelly Roper

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Continue ReadingA call to duty is sent out And the strong and the brave reply. They do it for love of country, So there’s never a need to ask why. They leave behind all that they love, Their families, their homes and their lives, Because to preserve these precious things Is the goal for which each soldier strives. So God bless our troops, The courageous women and men, Who fight to make sure The bells of freedom peal again. – The Call to Duty by Kelly Roper

A call to duty is sent out And the strong and the brave reply. They do it for love of country, So there’s never a need to ask why. They leave behind all that they love, Their families, their homes and their lives, Because to preserve these precious things Is the goal for which each soldier strives. So God bless our troops, The courageous women and men, Who fight to make sure The bells of freedom peal again. – The Call to Duty by Kelly Roper

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Continue ReadingA call to duty is sent out And the strong and the brave reply. They do it for love of country, So there’s never a need to ask why. They leave behind all that they love, Their families, their homes and their lives, Because to preserve these precious things Is the goal for which each soldier strives. So God bless our troops, The courageous women and men, Who fight to make sure The bells of freedom peal again. – The Call to Duty by Kelly Roper