The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier is guarded 24 hours a day and each hour (each half-hour in summer) there is a changing of the guard ceremony with a special march and salute. For more information, see also Arlington National Cemetery - A Visitor's Guide
Changing of the Guard
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Changing of the Guard
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