Max Armstrong shares facts on the U.S. National Cemetery System including how it started during the Civil War. Max shares the story of a friend laid to rest recently in the national cemetery in Danville, Ill. He also offers insight on his visit to Arlington National Cemetery well known as the place presidents visit during Memorial Day.

Farm Progress America is a daily look at key issues in agriculture. It is produced and presented by Max Armstrong, veteran farm broadcaster and host of This Week in Agribusiness.

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