The United States Army.
The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier is guarded by the Third United States Infantry Regiment, the "Old Guard." The regiment has diverse ceremonial as well as real-world missions. Soldiers of the regiment include the U.S. Army Drill Team, the Caisson Platoon, the Continental Color Guard, the Presidential Salute Battery, and, of course, the Tomb of the Unknowns.
Barracks under the tomb
The Tomb of The Unknown Soldier was named The Tomb of The Unknown Soldier because the soldiers are unknown and they are honored in a tomb.
No, the guards at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier do not carry real bullets in their rifles. Their rifles are typically loaded with blank ammunition to ensure safety while maintaining ceremonial precision. The guards perform their duties with great respect and solemnity, honoring the unknown soldiers interred there.
The US government paid for the tomb of the unknown soldier.
Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Bucharest was created in 1923.
Tomb of the Unknown Soldier - Moscow - was created in 1967.
Tomb of the Unknown Soldier - Damascus - was created in 1994.
In most countries, the tomb of the unknown soldier is exactly that. The remains of an unknown and unidentified are contained in it.
At the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, the guards pause for 21 seconds between passes. This interval symbolizes the 21-gun salute, which is the highest honor given in military tradition. The guard's meticulous movements and pauses reflect a deep respect for the fallen soldiers.
The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier is guarded by Soldiers, not Marines.
The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier is located in Arlington, Virginia. It is also sometimes referred to as the Tomb of the Unknowns.
Tomb of the Unknown Revolutionary War Soldier was created in 1954.