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The Longest War: Gardens of Stone, By Roger Ebert
The Longest War: Gardens of Stone
By Roger Ebert EXCERPT: "The garden of stone is Arlington National Cemetery, its flowers the tombstones marking the graves of the nation's heroes. The garden is tended by the Old Guard, an elite Army unit led by decorated veterans - each and every one of whom would rather be on active duty. "We're toy soldiers," one of the professional soldiers says scornfully, as the daily schedule of burial details continues to grow. It is the time of the Vietnam War, and a young..." This copyrighted report cannot be reproduced in its entirety here. However, you can read it in full today at the following URL. (Combine the following lines into your web browser), or use the hyperlink, below.) http://www.suntimes.com/ebert/ebert_...05/231611.html --------------------------- Otis Willie Associate Librarian The American War Library http://www.americanwarlibrary.com |
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