The eternal flame dedicated to former President John F. Kennedy at Arlington National Cemetery is on a temporary burner for the second time in its history while the permanent one undergoes significant upgrades and repairs, CNN reported Tuesday.
This is only the second time a temporary burner has been used at the gravesite. The first occurred when Kennedy was laid to rest, 49 years ago on November 25, 1963, when a temporary burner was used until 1967.
The flame will continue to be eternal – by burning on the temporary burner – while the permanent burner is “undergoing significant upgrades to make the flame system more modern, energy efficient and easier to maintain,” the press release announces.
