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Changing of the Guard at the Tomb of the Unknowns (#2384)
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copyright © 2002 Chris Gregerson.
Available format: 4 megapixel (2272 x 1704 total resolution)
picture date: 2002-09-29
picture date: 2002-09-29
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This is the Tomb of the Unknowns during the changing of the guard ceremony. This is on the grounds of Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia. The guards are from the Third U.S. Infantry.
The marble tomb holds the remains of an unknown soldier from World War I. Under the white slabs in front of it are unknown dead from World War II, Korea and Vietnam.
links
- Arlington National Cemetery Website
- National Mall Map from the National Park Service Website
- Washington, D.C. Interactive Map from Lonely Planet
- Washington D.C. Sightseeing Map by David Halstead
- Washington, D.C. Tourist Information from house.gov
- National Mall Section of the National Park Service Website
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Post a comment on this pictureThis page last modified:2002-12-05
Pat Texas -- 2003-08-06
Beautiful picture of a beautiful ceremony. I'm the proud mother of one of the guards. Such an honor for these young men!!