Memorial Day 1 by danapommet
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The Tomb of the Unknowns at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Virginia, is also known as the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, yet has never been officially named. The Tomb of the Unknowns stands atop a hill overlooking Washington, D.C. 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.
The white marble sarcophagus has a flat-faced form and is relieved at the corners and along the sides by neo-classic pilasters, or columns, set into the surface. Sculpted into the east panel which faces Washington, D.C., are three Greek figures representing Peace, Victory, and Valor.
The Tomb sarcophagus was placed above the grave of the Unknown Soldier of World War I. West of the World War I Unknown are the crypts of unknowns from World War II, Korea and Vietnam. Those three graves are marked with white marble slabs flush with the plaza. The ceremonial guards stand duty 24 hours a day, 365 day a year and it has never been left unguarded. Info from the Arlington National Cemetery web site.
Photo taken in the spring of 1983 and scanned.
Thanks for stopping by my gallery, taking a look and for all your previous favs and comments. They are very much appreciated.
Dana
Comments (25)
Faemike55
Very beautiful capture! and they didn't even leave their post during Hurricane Isabel!
mgtcs
Gorgoeus shot Dana, excellent timing, very well done!
Sea_Dog
Well done, Dana.
MrsRatbag
Moving tribute!
zil2008
Nice image!
Jay-el-Jay
A fine photgraph of this in mrmory of those who gave there life.
jocko500
very wonderful shot.
bobrgallegos
Well done !!! Did You know that they can't swear or cuss for their entire life.
jayfar
Very smart and very poignant Dana. 'LEST WE FORGET'.
Bossie_Boots
What a wonderful capture and thanks as always for the info superb work my friend !!
durleybeachbum
Great pic!
adrie
Wonderful capture and info Dana.
Rhanagaz
Fine capture, Dana! Unknown but not forgotten...
jendellas
Wonderful capture, your President laid a wreath on the tomb of the unknown soldier in Westminster Abbey last week!!
dakotabluemoon
What a wonderful piece of work love this so much.
lior
Gorgeous!
sharky_
Salute! Aloha
kbrog
Excellent posting for today and a great capture! :)
eekdog Online Now!
wonderful shot for memorial day dana,
MagikUnicorn
Superb
flavia49
magnificent!
goodoleboy
Fine capture of the stalwart guard and sarcophagus in this pic, Dana, plus very interesting information.
sandra46
GREAT SHOT
mickeyrony
The unknown soldier, He had several, and many still fall. I revere all those who risk their lives to have defended the home of their dreams my friend. Sincerely yours. They deserve a memorable day. Bravo again for your big heart ((5 + +)) Le soldat inconnu ,Il en a eu plusieurs ,et plusieurs encore tomberont . Je vénère tout ceux qui aux risque de leur vie ont défendue la patrie de leur rêve mon ami . Bien à toi . Ils méritent bien une journée mémorable . Bravo encore de ton grand coeur ((5++))
Chipka
I love the elegant simplicity of this. I can't say I'm a fan of war and warfare and all of that stuff that makes human life a bit more messy than it needs to be, but I can also say that there's something exceptionally elegant and incredibly human in terms of military ceremony. Odd how that works. I think it's because of a particular balance; no one will ever say that war is a good thing, but it is--unfortunately--a necessity. This image underscores that perfectly and brilliantly, while also capturing the solemn dignity of humanity at large. This is amazing.