| Fort Myer Contributor(s): Michael, John (Author) |
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ISBN: 0738587354 ISBN-13: 9780738587356 Publisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC) OUR PRICE: $19.79 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: June 2011 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | United States - State & Local - South (al,ar,fl,ga,ky,la,ms,nc,sc,tn,va,wv) - History | Military - Pictorial - Travel | Pictorials (see Also Photography - Subjects & Themes - Regional) |
| Dewey: 975.5 |
| LCCN: 2010936703 |
| Series: Images of America (Arcadia Publishing) |
| Physical Information: 0.4" H x 6.5" W x 9.1" (0.70 lbs) 128 pages |
| Themes: - Geographic Orientation - Virginia |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Photographs and text present the evolution of Fort Myer in its first 100 years, including its buildings, people, and events. Overlooking Washington, DC, Fort Myer holds a commanding view of America's capital. As the war ended and reconciliation began, only this fort remained and was later renamed to honor the US Army's first signal officer, Brig. Built in 1863 from the Custis-Lee estate, one of 70 defensive Civil War fortifications of the capital, this historic US Army post was known as Fort Whipple. Gen. Albert J. Myer. These acres of Arlington Heights are distinguished by unique events, including the beginnings of military aviation, the Army Cavalry showcase, "The Three Sisters," and the National Weather Bureau. During World War I, Army officers trained here to fight "Over there," and today two units call Fort Myer home: the Army Band ("Pershing's Own," since 1942) and the 3rd Infantry ("The Old Guard," since 1948). Photographs and text present the evolution of this national landmark in its first 100 years, including its buildings, people, and events. |
Contributor Bio(s): Michael, John: - Author John Michael is a military historian/heraldist, photographer, and chronicler. His work photographing final honors at Arlington National Cemetery is world-renowned. Digging back in time and sifting through thousands of photographs in many collections results in another milestone in his ongoing mission of preserving the memories so others will remember. |