030616-N-9593R-004 Arlington, Va. (Jun. 16, 2003) -- The Tomb of the Unknowns at Arlington National Cemetery also known as the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, stands up on a hill overlooking Washington, On March 4, 1921, Congress approved the burial of an unidentified American soldier from World War I in the plaza of the new Memorial Amphitheater. Sculpted into the east panel, which faces Washington, , are three Greek figures representing Peace, Victory, and Valor. Inscribed on the back of the Tomb are the words: ÒHere Rests in Honored Glory an American Soldier Known but to God.Ó Wes
030616-N-9593R-004 Arlington, Va. (Jun. 16, 2003) -- The Tomb of the Unknowns at Arlington National Cemetery also known as the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, stands up on a hill overlooking Washington, On March 4, 1921, Congress approved the burial of an unidentified American soldier from World War I in the plaza of the new Memorial Amphitheater. Sculpted into the east panel, which faces Washington, , are three Greek figures representing Peace, Victory, and Valor. Inscribed on the back of the Tomb are the words: ÒHere Rests in Honored Glory an American Soldier Known but to God.Ó West of the World War I unknown are the crypts of unknowns from World War II and Korea. Navy photo by Chief Warrant Officer Seth Rossman. (RELEASED) US Navy 030616-N-9593R-004 The Tomb of the Unknowns at Arlington National Cemetery also known as the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, stands up on a hill overlooking Washington,
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