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Why were the Confederate soldiers not buried in the National Cemetery?

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Why were the Confederate soldiers not buried in the National Cemetery?

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A. In July 1862, Congress passed legislation giving the President of the United States the authority to purchase land for the establishment of cemeteries “for soldiers who shall die in the service of their country”. This legislation effectively began the National Cemetery System.