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Sacred Duty : A Soldier's Tour at Arlington National Cemetery by Tom Cotton (2019, Hardcover)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherHarperCollins
ISBN-100062863150
ISBN-139780062863157
eBay Product ID (ePID)12038887742
Product Key Features
Book TitleSacred Duty : a Soldier's Tour at Arlington National Cemetery
Number of Pages320 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2019
TopicMilitary / Veterans, Death & Dying, United States / South / South Atlantic (DC, De, Fl, Ga, Md, Nc, SC, VA, WV), Culinary, Military / United States, Political, Military
IllustratorYes
GenreTravel, Social Science, Biography & Autobiography, History
AuthorTom Cotton
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height1 in
Item Weight18.9 Oz
Item Length9 in
Item Width6 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2019-006676
Dewey Edition23
ReviewsA moving, reverent history--a tribute, really--to 'The Old Guard' ... An ode to excellence and caring in service to the nation. It is an inspiring read for every American., "A moving, reverent history--a tribute, really--to 'The Old Guard' ... An ode to excellence and caring in service to the nation. It is an inspiring read for every American." -- ROBERT M. GATES, former U.S. Secretary of Defense "A wonderful book about Arlington National Cemetery and the men and women who serve with such love and devotion." -- DONALD J. TRUMP, President of the United States "Sacred Duty deserves a wide readership. ... Well-crafted. ... Reveals the ethos that connects warriors to one another and to the citizens in whose name they fight." -- H.R . McMASTER, former National Security Advisor "A must-read. ... Sure to appeal to patriotic Americans of all stripes." -- Kirkus Reviews "In this meticulous history, Arkansas senator Cotton explains the role and duties of the Third Infantry Regiment, aka the Old Guard, at Arlington National Cemetery. ... This reverent account will please readers." -- Publishers Weekly "Poignant. ... An encomium to the martial virtues as embodied by [Cotton's] former unit, the storied 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment--the Old Guard. ... Cotton's account of the noble regiment established at the dawn of our nation and still standing sentry over those who gave 'the last, full measure of devotion' to the republic is a welcome reminder that those virtues still exist somewhere in America." -- Commentary "Sacred Duty is an important and often moving book for soldiers, those who have been soldiers, and those who know and love soldiers. Indeed, it offers a unique insight into that ephemeral thing, the soul of the Army." -- Army magazine "Fascinating. ... [An] inspiring, much-needed book." -- Claremont Review of Books
Dewey Decimal355.6/99092 B
SynopsisNEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER "A moving, reverent history--a tribute, really--to 'The Old Guard' ... An ode to excellence and caring in service to the nation. It is an inspiring read for every American." -- ROBERT M. GATES An extraordinary journey behind the scenes of Arlington National Cemetery, Senator Tom Cotton's Sacred Duty offers an intimate and inspiring portrait of "The Old Guard," the revered U.S. Army unit whose mission is to honor our country's fallen heroes on the most hallowed ground in America. Cotton was a platoon leader with the storied 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment--The Old Guard--between combat tours in Iraq and Afghanistan. At the height of the Iraq Surge, he carried the flag-draped remains of his fallen comrades off of airplanes at Dover Air Force Base, and he laid them to rest in Arlington's famed Section 60, "the saddest acre in America." He also performed hundreds of funerals for veterans of the Greatest Generation, as well as the Korean and Vietnam Wars. The Old Guard has embodied the ideals of honor and sacrifice across our nation's history. America's oldest active-duty regiment, dating back to 1784, The Old Guard conducts daily military-honor funerals on the 624 rolling acres of Arlington, where generations of American heroes rest. Its soldiers hold themselves to the standard of perfection in sweltering heat, frigid cold, and driving rain. Every funeral is a no-fail, zero-defect mission, whether honoring a legendary general or a humble private. In researching and writing the book, Cotton returned to Arlington and shadowed the regiment's soldiers, from daily funerals to the state funeral of President George H. W. Bush to the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, reliving the honor--and the challenges--of duty at the nation's "most sacred shrine." Part history of The Old Guard, part memoir of Cotton's time at Arlington, part intimate profile of the today's soldiers, Sacred Duty is an unforgettable testament to the timeless power of service and sacrifice to our nation. "[Senator Cotton] helps his fellow Americans understand not only the hardships, but also the tremendous rewards of service in our military." --GENERAL H.R. MCMASTER, former National Security Advisor, NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER "An ode to excellence. An inspiring read for every American." --Robert M. Gates An extraordinary journey behind the scenes of Arlington National Cemetery, Senator Tom Cotton's Sacred Duty offers an intimate and inspiring portrait of "The Old Guard," the revered U.S. Army unit whose mission is to honor our country's fallen heroes on the most hallowed ground in America. Cotton was a platoon leader with the storied 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment--The Old Guard--between combat tours in Iraq and Afghanistan. At the height of the Iraq Surge, he carried the flag-draped remains of his fallen comrades off of airplanes at Dover Air Force Base, and he laid them to rest in Arlington's famed Section 60, "the saddest acre in America." He also performed hundreds of funerals for veterans of the Greatest Generation, as well as the Korean and Vietnam Wars. The Old Guard has embodied the ideals of honor and sacrifice across our nation's history. America's oldest active-duty regiment, dating back to 1784, The Old Guard conducts daily military-honor funerals on the 624 rolling acres of Arlington, where generations of American heroes rest. Its soldiers hold themselves to the standard of perfection in sweltering heat, frigid cold, and driving rain. Every funeral is a no-fail, zero-defect mission, whether honoring a legendary general or a humble private. In researching and writing the book, Cotton returned to Arlington and shadowed the regiment's soldiers, from daily funerals to the state funeral of President George H. W. Bush to the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, reliving the honor--and the challenges--of duty at the nation's "most sacred shrine." Part history of The Old Guard, part memoir of Cotton's time at Arlington, part intimate profile of the today's soldiers, Sacred Duty is an unforgettable testament to the timeless power of service and sacrifice to our nation.
LC Classification NumberUA29 3d.C68 2019
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- Aug 09, 2021
Sacred Duty
This is a fantastic book. It is full of information that I never thought about. Mr. Cotton has done a beautiful job to share precious information about How our deceased service members are treated and honored.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Jun 25, 2019
Arlington, America's resting place
This book is very in-lightning. Being a VET myself I understand how important this unit is. I am proud to read Sen. Cotton's book and his service to our country.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- Jun 04, 2019
LOVED, Loved, loved,
Purchased for my 92 yr.old Father who served in Korea as a Marine, he received the book, read the jacket and fell in love with it right away. Excellent Father's Day gift for an excellent dad.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- Feb 12, 2020
about good men
very good book . a lot of info . easy to read. about good men. full of history.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Jan 30, 2020
True Dedication to service
Great behind the workings of what it takes to Honor our fallen heroes. The hard work and dedication of the men and women who's main goal is that ever thing must be Perfect ever time in any kind of weather.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Feb 19, 2020
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Beautiful story every American should readVerified purchase: YesCondition: New
- Feb 19, 2020
Good book written by a patriotic American.
Very interesting book. Enjoying it very much.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- Dec 24, 2019
The book was bought for my nephew for Christmas!
Great book on ArlingtonVerified purchase: YesCondition: New
- Jul 02, 2019
Awesome book
Really awesome book ... humbling. If it doesn't grab your heart ... then you don't have one.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- May 27, 2020
Sacred Duty
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