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"Discovery of Unmarked Graves at Florida Air Force Base Prompts Expanded Search"

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Source: The Guardian US
"Discovery of Unmarked Graves at Florida Air Force Base Prompts Expanded Search"
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Up to 121 unmarked graves from a former Black cemetery have been found at MacDill air force base in Florida following a two-year archaeological survey, with 58 probable and 63 possible graves identified. The base plans to expand the search area and collaborate with the community to properly document and honor the site.

Topics:nationarchaeology#archaeological-survey#archaeology#black-cemetery#florida#macdill-air-force-base#memorial-service
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  1. Gravesites from former Black cemetery discovered at Florida air force base  The Guardian US
  2. 'Solemn feeling': Officials to expand search after lost Black cemetery identified at Air Force base in Florida  ABC News
  3. 121 potential gravesites found in a former Black cemetery at MacDill Air Force Base  NPR
  4. 121 unmarked graves in a former Black cemetery found at US Air Force base in Florida, officials say  WPLG Local 10
  5. Dozens of possible graves from former Black cemetery found at MacDill Air Force Base, military officials say  CNN

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