The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier was dedicated that Nov. 11-then known as Armistice Day-by President Warren G. Harding, with the inscription: "Here Rests In Honored Glory An American Soldier Known ...

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Here are some of the most frequently asked questions about the guards of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington National Cemetery:How many steps does the ...

Like so many great romantic moments in the arts, it begins with the tolling of a bell. The sound dies. Hushed anticipation. Finally, the soldier makes his entrance — no ordinary recruit, but the ...

The Tomb of the Unknown Soldiers at Arlington National Cemetery is to this day, of the most treasured attractions here in our nation's capital. "And it's a majestic place." ...

A caption says, "A lone Tomb Sentinel, 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard), walks his tour in humble reverence during Hurricane Irene in Arlington National Cemetery, Va., Aug 27.

Thousands of people joined a solemn procession at Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia, following a path trod for decades by only the Old Guard, to lay flowers and pay respects to the nation's ...

After the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier was placed in 1921, visitors used it as a picnic table and for taking pictures. Some couples were “excessively romantic” on it, a historian said.

KidsPost Soldier joins elite group guarding Tomb of the Unknowns around-the-clock Specialist Kyle Williams reflects on being part of the Army’s Old Guard at Arlington National Cemetery.

A “relief” typically consists of six Tomb Sentinels who serve a 24-hour shift guarding the Tombs. They turn over watch of the tombs to another relief every morning at 6 a.m.

President-elect Donald Trump participates in a wreath laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery, Sunday, Jan. 19, 2025, in Arlington, Va. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci) ...

Standing watch at the Tomb of the Unknowns at Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia in 2019. Since 1948, a 24-hour military guard has kept the public from the white marble sarcophagus.

The cemetery closes at 5 p.m., but closing brings little relief. The Soldier is only 12 hours into a 27-hour shift. He has spent every other hour marching in the bitter cold, and still has a long ...