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Arlington, Virginia
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In 1831 Mary Custis married Robert E. Lee. In 1862 Custis slaves were emancipated. In 1863 Freedman's Village was established at Arlington. In 1925 Congress authorized restoration of Arlington House. In 1955 Arlington House was officially designated The Robert E. Lee Memorial.
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Arlington, Virginia · United States

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