Tomb of the Unknown Soldier # 3
by Allen Beatty
Title
Tomb of the Unknown Soldier # 3
Artist
Allen Beatty
Medium
Photograph - Photographs
Description
Tomb of the Unknown Soldier refers to a monument in dedication to the services of an unidentified soldier and to the common memories of all soldiers killed in any war. Such tombs can be found in many nations and are usually high-profile national monuments. Throughout history, many soldiers have died in wars without their remains being identified. Following the First World War, a movement arose to commemorate these soldiers with a single tomb, containing the body of one such unidentified soldier.
The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier stands on top of a hill overlooking Washington, D.C. One of the more well-attended sites at the Cemetery, the tomb is made from Yule marble quarried in Colorado. It consists of seven pieces, with a total weight of 79 short tons (72 metric tons). The tomb was completed and opened to the public April 9, 1932, at a cost of $48,000.
It was initially named the "Tomb of the Unknown Soldier" Other unknown servicemen were later entombed there, and it became known as the "Tomb of the Unknowns", though it has never been officially named.
An honor guard, or ceremonial guard, is a ceremonial unit, usually military in nature and composed of volunteers who are carefully screened for their physical ability and dexterity. Only those persons who are highly motivated and maintain exceptionally high standards of appearance and conduct and show aptitude for ceremonial duty are likely to be considered.
A primary role for honor guards in the United States and some other countries is to provide funeral honors for fallen comrades and to guard national monuments. An honor guard may also serve as the "guardians of the colors" by displaying and escorting the national flag on ceremonial occasions at official state functions
1st Place Winner of the 05/2019 Military Themed Images Contest
This image has been Featured in the following FAA groups:
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Comments (14)
Allen Beatty
Edward, thank you very much for the Home Page Feature in the Veteran Active and Former Military Artists Group
Michael Panno
Was just there early this May and saw the changing of the guard. Good luck in your contest. Excellent photo capture by the way.
Robyn King
Congratulations your beautiful work is being featured on the World We See Group:-)
Allen Beatty replied:
Robyn, thank you very much for the Home Page Feature in the World We See Group
Allen Beatty
Romuald thank you very much for the Home Page Feature in the Arts Fantastic World Group
Pamela Williams
This fabulous piece of art that has been featured on the Art District home page. Congrats for this awesome accomplishment! Please archive your work in the groups "Feature Archives & Thank You Thread"...Pamela
Allen Beatty replied:
Pamela, thank you very much for the Home Page Feature in the Art District Group
Allen Beatty
John, thank you very much for the Home Page Feature in the Images That Excite You Group