History of the Tomb
The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery was established after World War I to honor unidentified American war dead. It has since evolved into a central national memorial for all unknown service members.
1921: On November 11, the Unknown Soldier was interred at Arlington in a ceremonial procession through Washington, D.C.
1926: Soldiers from nearby Fort Myer began guarding the Tomb during daylight hours.
1937: The U.S. Army ordered a continuous, 24-hour guard—a vigil that has remained uninterrupted ever since, regardless of weather or events.
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