Join author Gary Zelinski as he walks the rolling hills of this sacred place to visit the distant graves of patriots and heroes--some famous, others known only to their loved ones and their brothers and sisters in arms. You'll get to know a number of them, uncovering details beyond the words engraved on their headstones.
- Learn about the crew of Apollo 1 and revisit the dawn of the space age.
- Meet a young Soldier who fought on the beaches of Normandy and later became an icon of the civil rights movement.of the civil rights movement.
- Feel the terror as twenty seconds tick by in the skies over South Vietnam and an Airman's single act of heroism leads to a lifetime of inspiring leadership.
As you learn about our nation's most honored, you'll discover stories not only of heroism and bravery but also of love, devotion, and quiet strength.