ON THIS DAY IN HISTORY: November 11, 1921 – The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Was Dedicated at Arlington National Cemetery
In 1921, the Tomb of the Unkown Soldier was dedicated at Arlington National Cemetery.
The soldiers who keep watch over the tomb take the job extremely seriously, as they should, and stand guard 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, no matter the weather.
If you have ever visited the cemetery, you know how solemn the atmosphere is at all times.
FOX News reports:
On this day in history, November 11, 1921, Tomb of Unknown Soldier is dedicated at Arlington National Cemetery
The United States Tomb of the Unknown Soldier was dedicated at Arlington National Cemetery — following a reverential selection process that spanned the Atlantic Ocean — on this day in history,
