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Changing of the Guard at the Tomb of the Unknowns(2384)

Photo of Changing of the Guard at the Tomb of the Unknowns(2384)

© 2002 Chris Gregerson

Description

This is the Tomb of the Unknowns during the changing of the guard ceremony. This is on the grounds of Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia. The guards are from the Third U.S. Infantry.

The marble tomb holds the remains of an unknown soldier from World War I. Under the white slabs in front of it are unknown dead from World War II, Korea and Vietnam. (date: 2002-09-29)