There are approximately 10 billion pages of textual records 12 million maps, charts, and architectural and engineering drawings 25 million still photographs and graphics 24 million aerial photographs 300,000 reels of motion picture film 400,000 video and sound recordings and 133 terabytes of electronic data.
NARA keeps those Federal records that are judged to have continuing value-about 2 to 5 percent of those generated in any given year. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) was established in 1934 by President Franklin Roosevelt. National Archives and Defense Visual Information Distribution Service. It shows the country star walking through Arlington National Cemetery while he sings the haunting tune that is sure to cause the listener to shed a few tears, especially when he gets to the chorus.Īdkins honors not just Corporal Patrick Nixon, but every fallen serviceman and servicewoman that has selflessly sacrificed his or her life for this country with “Arlington”.The objects in this collection are from The U.S. The chilling song is represented well through Adkins’ official music video.
Price states that Adkins’ “deep, resonant baritone is the perfect vehicle for this hauntingly beautiful song about sacrifice, honor, and the cost of freedom…”
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It’s just simply playing tribute and homage and respect to the people who gave that last full measure.”īillboard‘s Deborah Evans Price spoke the truth when she said, “Arlington is one of those singles that surpass mere entertainment.” Price goes on to talk about how well Adkins’ famous deep voice resonates perfectly with the story and emotion behind the song. It doesn’t glorify war at all or anything like that. That’s what I’ve been waiting for.’ It’s just a nonpolitical song. “But then this song came along, and I said, ‘Oh, there it is. That’s when “Arlington” fell into his lap. “I knew that was the song I had been waiting a long time to record,” Adkins said, while adding that he almost recorded John Michael Montgomery‘s “Letters From Home”, but decided against it. In an interview with CMT, Adkins admitted that he had been waiting quite some time to record “Arlington”. After speaking to Nixon’s father, Turnbull felt inspired to make his story into a song. He died in battle on Maafter being ambushed while trying to secure a bridge in Nasiriyah, Iraq. The hit song was actually inspired by Tennessee-native, Corporal Patrick Nixon, of the United States Marine Corps. The meaningful song is narrated by a soldier that was killed in action and is now buried at Arlington National Cemetery. It peaked at #16 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart. Written by Jeremy Spillman and Dave Turnbull, “Arlington” was released in June 2005 as the second single from Adkins’ album Songs About Me. “Arlington” is just one of many songs he has performed in honor of the men and women who serve and have served this great country. It can be seen through not just the charities and causes he supports, like Wounded Warrior Project, but also his music. As many know, he’s also a proud supporter of the U.S. Trace Adkins isn’t just known for his incredible country songs and signature deep vocals.
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