Arlington National Cemetery

Changing of the Guards at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

Arlington National Cemetery:  http://www.tiac.net/users/naughti1/monuments2.htm

1.  What is sculpted on the East Panel of the tomb of the unknown soldier? What three things does it represent?

2.  To be selected as a soldier to guard the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier what must you do to pass the FIRST test?

3.  Briefly list the steps that must be followed by a soldier during the changing of the guards.

4.  How many other crypts are located with this soldier?

 

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The cemetery itself, was very peaceful, but in a way depressing. It was sad to think about how many people had died , but they all died for our freedom. As you looked throughout the cemetery, all the graves were in a row. You could look any way, and they still were in a straight row. That was to represent the soldiers standing in formation through eternity. There was really a lot of meaning in our trip to Arlington, and it was a great start to our trip.

By: Jamaisa Page

Changing of the Guards

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Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier is an incredible sight to see. In a large square tomb rests three soldiers whose identity is only known by God. We witnessed a wreath laying in front of the tomb in honor of these men who died in battle. Engraved in the tomb is written, "Here rests in honored glory an American Soldier known but to God." It was a very memorable sight to see on the very first day of this historical trip.

By: Jennifer Craig

 

The changing of the guard was an exiting and unique experience. With the commander and chief of the Australian Air Force and the wreath laying ceremony it was an even more spectacular. The finely trained guards truly honored the three remaining undone soldiers that so bravely fought an and died for their country.

By:  Shane Emling

 

 

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