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Congressional Cemetery

1801 E St SE
Washington, DC 20003
+1 202 558 6000

www.nthp.org

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J. Edgar Hoover, the notorious FBI director, and John Philip Sousa, the patriotic composer, are buried here, the oldest national cemetery in the country. The 30-acre site also holds the gravesites of members of Congress, Native Americans, Lincoln-assassination conspirators and other notables. Brochures for a self-guided walking tour are available at the gatehouse. Admission is free.

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