Monuments+SSC

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http://www.arlingtoncemetery.mil/visitorinformation/TombofUnknowns.aspx

http://cnnc.uncg.edu/ritual-ceremony-and-symbols-of-the-tomb-of-the-unknown-soldier/

http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/dedication-of-the-tomb-of-the-unknowns

HISTORY-

Remains of an unknown soldier was found in WWI and moved the body to the French military camp. Thomas Hudson James designed the monument. It was made three years after WWI. This holds the remains of all the Unknown Soldiers from the 20th century also. The memorial was finished in 1932. It is built in the Arlington Cemetery in Virginia. This tomb is made of white marble. This tomb contains the French soil from the military base where the original unknown soldier was found. This tomb represents the death of all those soldiers that give their life to our great country. It is America's most sacred military cemetery. The tomb has engraved on the side "Here Rest in Honored Glory An American Soldier Known But to God." This tomb also represents those who died in WWI, WWII, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War.

Honor Guard-

The honor guard is a very much respected job. These people get to "guard" the tomb 24/7 365 days a year. The guards change every hour on the hour. Guards walk on a black carpet lined west of the tomb. These chosen soldiers walk exactly 21 steps to the other side of the tomb and then stop. They wait for 21 seconds then walk back. This military personnel repeats these action throughout the day, until relieved of duty. the 21 steps and seconds are for the 21 gun salute which is the highest salute in the military. These honor guards have to reach certain requirements in order to walk for the decreased.

Symbols: The Tomb of the Known Soldier has two main symbols. One is the gun and gun salute. The Honor guard always has a gun with him as he walks on the carpet. The gun represents the soldiers in the tomb that died for our country. Another symbol are the wreaths. These wreaths represent the death of the soldiers. Wreaths are at most funeral services so they keep the at least one wreath there for the soldiers.

__**HONOR GUARD**__

In front of the tomb, a guard stands and protects it with a gun in hand. This guard is known as the Honor Guard. The Honor Guard is a very much respected job. These soldiers get to "guard" the tomb 24/7 for 365 days a year in any type of weather. The guards will change every hour on the hour with another guard. The guards walk on a black carpet lined west of the tomb. These chosen soldiers walk exactly 21 steps to the other side of the tomb and then stop and pause. They pause for 21 seconds then walk back to the other side of the tomb. This military personnel repeats these actions throughout the day, until they are relieved of their duty. The 21 steps and seconds are for the 21 gun salute, which is the highest salute in the military. These Honor Guards have to reach certain requirements in order to walk for the deceased. The Honor Guard is considered a symbol for the Tomb of the Unknown Soldiers. The Honor Guards gun and gun salute are also considered symbols for this tomb. The Honor Guard always has a gun with him as he walks on the carpet. The gun represents the soldiers in the tomb that died for our country. **HISTORY**

Also known as the “Tomb of the Knowns”, this site is memorable for all people. Remains of an “Unknown Soldier” was found in World War I (WWI). The body was transported to the French military camp. This soldier died fighting for many people in WWI. Our great country wanted to build a tomb to represents the death of all those soldiers that give their life to our great country. It was made three years after WWI. After this war, many were found dead but with no family to report a missing person and take the care of the body. The memorial was finished in 1932. This tomb holds the remains of all the Unknown Soldiers from the 20th century also. It is built in the Arlington Cemetery, in Virginia. This tomb is made of white marble. Thomas Hudson James designed the monument. This monument has wreaths on the side. This was a part of James's design for this tomb. The tomb has engraved on the side "Here Rest in Honored Glory An American Soldier Known But to God." Wreath laying ceremonies are given to this tomb to honor those who pasted. This tomb contains the French soil from the military base where the original unknown soldier was found. It is America's most sacred military cemetery. This tomb also represents those who died in WWI, WWII, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War. In its recent history, theyidentified one of the soldiers;his name is Michael Blassie. Blassie was born and raised in St. Louis, Missouri. With the help of new technology, scientist were able to find this soldiers DNA. Hopefully with time, other soldiers we be named and their families put to rest.

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