Tomb Of The Unknown Soldier

A war hero never dies. The United States is a country that is proud of its heroes and shows it too. The tomb of the Unknown Soldier is a symbol of that fact. It is the grave that holds the remains of a soldier who was unidentified. When you travel in Washington this is one place that you have to have on your itinerary. It is not just the United States but the world over this mark of respect is shown to the war heroes.

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From time immemorial soldiers have laid down their lives many of whom have never been identified. After the First World War it was seen that most nations decided to commemorate this ultimate sacrifice with a tomb which would have the remains of an unidentified soldier.

The idea of such a tomb, it is said, first came about when Reverend David Railton who had served as a chaplain in the British Army had once come across a grave that was marked with a cross with "An Unknown British Soldier" written on it. He had later made a proposal saying that such a grave be made in Britain and be considered a national monument. France also came up with a similar idea and both countries unveiled their respective monuments on the same day.

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Ask any Washington, D.C travel guide and you will be told that the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier is one of the most frequented places by both American citizens and visitors. The Tomb is guarded by a 3rd United States Infantry all through the year. There is a Memorial Amphitheatre behind the tomb which holds all the medals and flags of these unknown heroes of the nation. The place is also witness to the Veterans Day and Memorial Day celebrations.

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Tomb Of The Unknown Soldier Address
Arlington National Cemetery
Arlington, Virginia 22211

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