Facts About The Tomb Of The Unknown Soldier
On Veteran's Day, we try to remember our soldiers and the sacrifices they have made to keep our nation free. In the United States, we do this in the form of military services, parades, offers to our veterans and a special tribute at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Washington, D.C. This national monument was built in 1921 to commemorate the U.S. Soldiers who went to war and never came back. The bodies interred there, as the name suggests, are unknown. Here are a few interesting facts about this memorial and what it means to our country, as well as the rest of the world. Read more...
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