The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier symbolizes those Americans who gave their lives in World War I, World War II and the Korean War in defense of the nation’s integrity, honor and tranquility.

The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier was dedicated that Nov. 11-then known as Armistice Day-by President Warren G. Harding, with the inscription: ...

The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier was dedicated that Nov. 11-then known as Armistice Day-by President Warren G. Harding, with the inscription: ...

The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier is guarded 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, and in any weather by Tomb Guard sentinels. Tomb Guards are volunteers – part of the 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment, also ...

The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier has been a final resting place for three unknown US service members, beginning in 1921, but has also served as a symbolic grave for unidentified or unlocated ...

On hallowed ground, a lone soldier stands on an open plaza. Twenty-one steps. Turn. He then faces the tomb for 21 seconds. Stands at attention, turns again, and pauses an additional 21 seconds ...

The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier has been guarded 24/7 since 1937. Tomb Guards come from the 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment, “ The Old Guard .” Serving the U.S. since 1784, the Old Guard is the ...

As you read this column, a sentinel guards the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. And so, a sentinel has marched since the mid-1920s, before nearly all of us were born.

William Zana, the only guard of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier to reach the rank of general, took a final shift on his last day in the Army. At exactly 10 p.m. on the warm, ...

The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia is a monument honoring unidentified US service members who died in combat. Read More: Memorial Day 2025: ...

In March 1926, soldiers from nearby Fort Myer were first assigned to guard the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. The guards, present only during daylight hours, discouraged visitors from climbing or ...