Tomb of the Unknowns


Tomb of the Unknowns

in Arlington National Cemetery; commemorates nameless war dead. [Am. Hist.: Brewer Dictionary, 1118]See: Burial Ground
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The Tomb of the Unknowns was established in 1921.Virtue on display in ArlingtonAfter placing a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknowns, Obama gave his speech at the Arlington National Cemetery's amphitheater, referring to the site as a "a monument to a constant thread in the American character." The president added that America endures because "it has always been home to men and women who are willing to give their all ...Obama Gives Memorial Day Speech At Arlington National Cemetery; Lays Wreath At Tomb Of The Unknowns [VIDEO]Vice-president Joe Biden was sworn in before Obama at an early morning ceremony at his official residence, before the two laid a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknowns at Arlington National Ceremony.Obama sworn in for second term as US PresidentWhile it is just one of more than 300,000 burial sites in the historic cemetery, the Tomb of the Unknowns receives upwards of four million visitors annually.Honouring Canadian and American fallenOriginally, a civilian watchman was responsible for the security of the Tomb of the Unknowns. Then, March, 24, 1926, a military guard from the Washington Provisional Brigade (forerunner of the U.S.History of the tomb and its sentinelsThe focal point for official, national ceremonies for Veterans Day continues to be the memorial amphitheater built around the Tomb of the Unknowns at Arlington National Cemetery.Veterans DayRegardless of how many times I've viewed the Presidential Wreath Ceremonies at the Tomb of the Unknowns from the plaza of the Amphitheater, it continues to be a thought-provoking, heartfelt event.Peace, victory, and valor* Wreath-laying Ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknowns in Arlington National Cemetery on Saturday.Korea's 50th Commemoration July 25-27. (now hear this)Solving a mystery dating back to the Vietnam War, the Pentagon has identified remains exhumed last month from the Tomb of the Unknowns.War tomb riddle solvedAt the Arlington National Cemetery, just a few miles from where I sat, the sentinels who stand guard at the Tomb of the Unknowns were having an entirely different experience.Giving due diligence to those who gave allStating that his role as commander in chief is his most "solemn responsibility," Obama placed a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknowns in honor of the 2011 Memorial Day.The Solemn Symmetry of Arlington National Cemetery (PHOTOS)Commemorating the 60th anniversary of World War II and honoring all currently serving Soldiers, the displays also depict a scene of GI Joe at the Tomb of the Unknowns at Arlington National Cemetery to remind viewers of all those who have died in combat.G.I. Joe still serving