The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington County, Virginia, United States is the burial site (and the white, marble sarcophagus above it) of a World War I soldier whose remains were unidentifiable.

3 天之前 · The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier is Arlington National Cemetery’s most iconic memorial. The neoclassical, white marble sarcophagus stands atop a hill overlooking Washington, D.C. Since 1921, it has provided a final resting place for one of America’s unidentified World War I service members, and Unknowns from later wars were added in 1958 and ...

For 100 years, the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier has served as the heart of Arlington National Cemetery. As a sacred memorial site and the grave of three unknown American service members, the Tomb connects visitors with the legacy of the United States armed forces throughout the …

2023年2月24日 · There will always be an American soldier of the highest caliber “walking the mat” at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. For 24 hours a day, seven days a week since 1937 there has always been a guard on watch.

The military guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier is changed in an elaborate ceremony which happens every hour on the hour from October 1 through March 31, and every half hour from April 1 through September 30. Twenty-four hours a day, soldiers from the 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment, known as "The Old Guard," stand watch over the Tomb.

For over 100 years, the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier has served as the heart of Arlington National Cemetery. As a sacred memorial site and the grave of three unknown American service...

The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier is Arlington National Cemetery's most iconic memorial. For nearly 100 years, it has stood at the heart of the cemetery, serving as a site for reflection on service, valor and sacrifice.

The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier occupies an important place in American civic identity. It’s a place to honor military service and sacrifice, a place to mourn a loved one, and a memorial with historical and national significance. This walking tour combines sites in the cemetery that invite reflection on the sacrifices of

Along with the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Arlington National Cemetery is home to the Tomb of the Civil War Unknowns. Following the Civil War (1861-1865), the War Department began a large-scale effort to locate, identify and rebury the remains of hundreds of thousands of U.S. (Union) soldiers scattered across battlefields. By the time the Federal

Honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice with a visit to Arlington National Cemetery and learn about the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.