MEMBERS OF AMERICAN LEGION SAY CONGRESSIONAL FUNDING CUTS REASON FOR UNWORTHY CONDITIONS AT ARLINGTON
Washington, D.C. (JFK+50) On May 8, 1923, The Washington Times reports Arlington National Cemetery "is suffering from Congressional penny-pinching according to members of the American Legion*."
The Times describes the National Cemetery as "the most beautiful and tradition-hallowed burial ground...in the United States."
Members of the Legion claim funding cuts by Congress over the past two years have resulted in "conditions unworthy of" our dead heroes."
The War Department has acknowledged a recent loss of funding, but says that "increased funds" will become available on July 1st.
*The American Legion, headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, was founded in Paris, France on March 15, 1919. AL is the largest wartime veteran's service organization in the U.S. It advocates American patriotism.
SOURCE
"Cemetery Poorly Kept," The Washington Times, Washington, D.C., May 8, 1923, Chronicling America, Library of Congress, www.loc.gov/
