Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

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The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, located in Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington County, Virginia, is a solemn monument dedicated to unidentified U.S. service members who have died in combat. Established in 1921, the tomb initially honored an unidentified soldier from World War I, but later entombments were added to include unknown soldiers from World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War. The site is guarded 24/7 by the elite soldiers of the 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment, also known as "The Old Guard," who perform a meticulous changing of the guard ceremony.

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