A century of honor : a commemorative guide to the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier / Arlington National Cemetery History Office.
Durham-Aguilera, Karen, writer of foreword; Arlington National Cemetery (Arlington, Va.), issuing body.
2021
D 675 .W2 C46 2021 (Mapit)
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Title
A century of honor : a commemorative guide to the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier / Arlington National Cemetery History Office.
Published
[Arlington, Va.] : Arlington National Cemetery History Office, 2021.
Language
English
Description
v, 221 pages : illustrations (some color), one map ; 16 x 23 cm
Call Number
D 675 .W2 C46 2021
GPO Item No.
0344-F
Summary
"Since November 11, 1921, the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier has served as the heart of Arlington National Cemetery. As a sacred memorial site and the grave of three unknown American service members, the Tomb connects visitors with the legacy of the United States armed forces throughout the nation's history. It functions as a people's memorial that inspires reflection on service, valor, sacrifice, and mourning. This Commemorative Guide tells the story of the Tomb's creation, history, and significance"--Provided by publisher
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Shipping list no.: 2022-0083-P.
Added Author
Durham-Aguilera, Karen, writer of foreword
Added Corporate Author
Arlington National Cemetery (Arlington, Va.), issuing body.
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Arlington National Cemetery : a national shrine
From plantation to national cemetery
Commemorating Civil War unknowns
Crucible of carnage : the First World War
Allied inspiration : the British and French tombs
America selects its unknown
A nation mourns : the burial of the World War I unknown
Unfinished and unguarded : the early years of the tomb
Guarding the tomb : from civilians to sentinels
Designing a national shrine
The tradition continues : the World War II and Korean War unknowns
Unknown no more : the Vietnam War unknown
Rendering honor to a lost soldier : gifts presented to the unknowns
Mourning, memory, and ritual : the evolution of the tomb
Conclusion: Commemorating a century of honor
Credits and acknowledgements

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