- Fun Fact: Some of what they have to memorize are poems that reflect the solemnity and honor of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldiers.
- Although the remains of the soldier inside the tomb are unknown to the general population, some tombs are inscribed as “known but to God”.
- The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier has been around nearly 100 years now. It was established by President Warren Harding.
- Today, the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in America is under ceremonious guard 24/7, with the changing of the guard happening up to 48 times a day.
- The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier is guarded 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, and in any weather by Tomb Guard sentinels.
- The Tomb of the Unknown Solider is considered the most hallowed grave at Arlington Cemetery, America’s most sacred military cemetery.
- Tomb Of The Unknown Soldier, Washington D. C. 14,617 likes · 22 talking about this · 128,171 were here. The Official Website of Arlington National...
- We were lucky to arrive in time for the changing of the guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.
- Presidents and dignitaries often place flowers at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, but members of the public aren't allowed that close (see sidebar).
- The efforts that culminated in Canada’s Tomb of the Unknown Soldier began to take shape in early 1996 when some of the Legion’s senior leaders visited...