The guard is symbolic. The unknown soldier(s) represents all the heroes in all the wars of America, and as such is the greatest hero of all and so is worthy of all the military honor that can be bestowed, including a perpetual honor guard. ( It also prevents any vandalism or disrespectful behavior that might occur.)
Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Guard Identification Badge was created on 1958-02-07.
The tomb of the unknown soldier is a building in the Arlington Cemetary for the military. It is dedicated to all soldiers who died without being accounted for. It is constantly under guard by ceremonial marines.
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The large white structure above the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier is known as the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier itself, often referred to as the Tomb of the Unknowns. Located at Arlington National Cemetery, it is a memorial dedicated to unidentified American soldiers who died in combat. The tomb is marked by a white marble sarcophagus and features a sentinel who performs a ceremonial guard duty, symbolizing honor and respect for those who have sacrificed their lives for the country.
Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Bucharest was created in 1923.
The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier is guarded by Soldiers, not Marines.
Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Guard Identification Badge was created on 1958-02-07.
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The Old Guard of the 3rd Infantry Regiment, US Army.
The last time a guard left his post at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington National Cemetery was on March 20, 2020. The guard was temporarily relieved due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and the tomb was closed to the public for a brief period. However, the Sentinels of the Tomb resumed their duties in June 2020, maintaining a 24/7 vigil.
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Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.
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The Unknown Soldier. Many nations have a Tomb to The Unknown Soldier. Because the Unknown can never be identified, that soldier becomes the most honored soldier buried, representing all the unknown dead of any and all wars. Characteristic of Tombs to the Unknown is an around-the-clock Honor Guard. One of the most moving things to watch is the changing of the Guard at a Tomb to the Unknown. The guard is always mounted in any weather. There was an incident of a lightning strike close to The Tomb to the Unknown in Arlington, Virginia. The guard never turned a hair as he stood there, soaked through.Click on the related link below for a good Wikipedia article on Tombs of the Unknown.