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..."

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