Fort Myer
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Fort Myer

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Fort Myer

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Overlooking Washington, DC, Fort Myer holds a commanding view of Americas capital. 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. As the war ended and reconciliation began, only this fort remained and was later renamed to honor the US Armys first signal officer, Brig. 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 (Pershings 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.

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Publisher
Arcadia Publishing
Year
2011
ISBN
9781439642344
Topic
History
Subtopic
North American History
Index
History

Table of contents

  1. Cover Page
  2. Title Page
  3. Copyright Page
  4. Dedication
  5. Table of Contents
  6. Acknowledgments
  7. Introduction
  8. 1. Defend the Capital
  9. 2. A New Name and the Signal Corps School
  10. 3. The Cavalry, the Signal Corps Returns, and World War I
  11. 4. Between the Wars
  12. 5. World War II
  13. 6. Showcase for the US Army and the Nation