Posted on Nov 12, 2023
MAJ Dale E. Wilson, Ph.D.
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11 Nov. 1921: Escorted by 30 holders of the Medal of Honor, the "Unknown Soldier" is laid to rest at Arlington National Cemetery.

ILLUSTRATIONS: (1) Pres. Warren G. Harding dedicates the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. (2) President Harding with the remains of WWI unknown soldier before interment in the tomb. (3) Interment ceremony for the WWI unknown soldier.
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Lt Col Charlie Brown
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One of our most revered memorials
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Charlie, have you seen the videos where the one on duty chastises those disrespectful in the crowd who are cheapening the ritual? And GOOD FOR HIM!
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SPC (Join to see) absolutely. I was even in Arlington attending a funeral when one of those "should never have happened" events occurred
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SSG Robert Pratt
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Got to visit that once in my youth, it was very memorable!
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DITTO, Robert, but I didn't know what was going on because I was so young.
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Maj Wayne Crist
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Impressive!
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