The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier is located high on a hill overlooking Washington, DC. The tomb was dedicated in 1921 and contains the remains of soldiers from WWI, WWII, Korea and Vietnam. The tomb is guarded 24 hours a day. For more information, see also Arlington National Cemetery - A Visitor's Guide
Guarding the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
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Guarding the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
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