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The cemetery was dedicated in 1999 by the [[United States Department of Veterans Affairs]] National Cemetery Administration. It was the 117th national cemetery dedicated under the administration. The cemetery is on the grounds of the former [[Joliet Army Ammunition Plant]] site, which was formerly known as the Joliet Arsenal. | The cemetery was dedicated in 1999 by the [[United States Department of Veterans Affairs]] National Cemetery Administration. It was the 117th national cemetery dedicated under the administration. The cemetery is on the grounds of the former [[Joliet Army Ammunition Plant]] site, which was formerly known as the Joliet Arsenal. | ||
The cemetery is named after President | The cemetery is named after President Abraham Lincoln, the 16th [[President of the United States]] and founder of the [[National Cemetery]] system and who is buried at [[Oak Ridge Cemetery]] in [[Springfield, Illinois]]. | ||
In 2015 the first American federally approved monument honoring [[LGBT]] veterans was dedicated at the cemetery.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://abc7chicago.com/society/monument-to-lgbt-veterans-dedicated-in-elwood/741262/ |title=Monument to LGBT veterans dedicated in Elwood |publisher=abc7chicago.com |date= |accessdate=2015-05-26}}</ref> | In 2015 the first American federally approved monument honoring [[LGBT]] veterans was dedicated at the cemetery.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://abc7chicago.com/society/monument-to-lgbt-veterans-dedicated-in-elwood/741262/ |title=Monument to LGBT veterans dedicated in Elwood |publisher=abc7chicago.com |date= |accessdate=2015-05-26}}</ref> | ||
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* [[Johnny Carter (singer)|Johnny Carter]] (1934–2009), jazz vocalist | * [[Johnny Carter (singer)|Johnny Carter]] (1934–2009), jazz vocalist | ||
* [[Iceal Hambleton]] (1918–2004), USAF Vietnam War pilot | * [[Iceal Hambleton]] (1918–2004), USAF Vietnam War pilot | ||
* [[Theodore Hyatt]] (1830–1900), recipient of the | * [[Theodore Hyatt]] (1830–1900), recipient of the Medal of Honor for action in the [[Siege of Vicksburg]] | ||
* [[Betty Madigan]] (1928–2020), singer and actress | * [[Betty Madigan]] (1928–2020), singer and actress | ||
* [[Mary L. Petty]] (1916–2001), 1st black woman captain in the [[United States Army Nurse Corps|US Army Nurse Corps]] | * [[Mary L. Petty]] (1916–2001), 1st black woman captain in the [[United States Army Nurse Corps|US Army Nurse Corps]] | ||
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The Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery is an American military cemetery that covers 982 acres (397 ha) in Elwood, Illinois. It is located approximately 50 miles (80 km) southwest of Chicago, Illinois. When fully completed, it will provide 400,000 burial spaces.
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| Established | 1999 |
| Location | Elwood, Illinois |
| Size | Script error: No such module "ConvertIB".Script error: No such module "ConvertIB".982 acres (397 ha) |
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President Barack Obama on Memorial Day, May 31, 2010. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)
The cemetery was dedicated in 1999 by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs National Cemetery Administration. It was the 117th national cemetery dedicated under the administration. The cemetery is on the grounds of the former Joliet Army Ammunition Plant site, which was formerly known as the Joliet Arsenal.
The cemetery is named after President Abraham Lincoln, the 16th President of the United States and founder of the National Cemetery system and who is buried at Oak Ridge Cemetery in Springfield, Illinois.
In 2015 the first American federally approved monument honoring LGBT veterans was dedicated at the cemetery.[1]
Notable burials
- Johnny Bach (1924–2016), professional basketball player and coach
- Johnny Carter (1934–2009), jazz vocalist
- Iceal Hambleton (1918–2004), USAF Vietnam War pilot
- Theodore Hyatt (1830–1900), recipient of the Medal of Honor for action in the Siege of Vicksburg
- Betty Madigan (1928–2020), singer and actress
- Mary L. Petty (1916–2001), 1st black woman captain in the US Army Nurse Corps
- George E. Sangmeister (1931–2007), US Representative
- Gus Savage (1925–2015), US Representative
References
- ↑ "Monument to LGBT veterans dedicated in Elwood". abc7chicago.com. http://abc7chicago.com/society/monument-to-lgbt-veterans-dedicated-in-elwood/741262/. Retrieved 2015-05-26.
External links
- Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery
- [[[:Template:GNIS URL]] U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery]
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