Tomb of the Unknown Soldier (Arlington National Cemetery)
Tomb Guards at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier (TUS) are volunteer, enlisted, United States Army soldiers (men or women) assigned to the "3d U.S. Infantry Regiment" also known as "The Old Guard" (TOG) at Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall (originally Fort Myer).
The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier - Arlington National Cemetery
In December 1920, New York Congressman and World War I veteran Hamilton Fish Jr. proposed legislation that provided for the interment of one unknown American soldier at a special tomb to be built in Arlington National Cemetery.
Tomb of the Unknown Soldier - Wikipedia
A Tomb of the Unknown Soldier or Tomb of the Unknown Warrior is a monument dedicated to the services of an unknown soldier and to the common memories of all soldiers killed in war.
11 Facts About the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier - Mental Floss
Nov 2, 2023 · Find out more about the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, from the first soldier ever interred in it to the rigorous process of guarding it.
Tomb of the Unknown Soldier - U.S. Department of Defense
The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, America's final resting place for those whose remains have not been found or identified, inspires reflection on service, valor, sacrifice and mourning.
Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Centennial | The United States Army
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...
Tomb of the Unknown Soldier 100 - Arlington National Cemetery
Dec 9, 2024 · 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 nation’s history.
Tomb of the Unknown Soldier - Military.com
In November 1921, the remains of an American soldier who died during World War I in France were brought back home and laid to rest in a somber ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery. The tomb,...
Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Centennial | The United States Army
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.
In its first century, the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier has evolved into a national place of commemoration connected to all of American history. What began as a single grave now symbolizes service and sacrifice in all U.S. wars. Visitors to the Tomb honor not just the three Unknowns interred here, but also all American