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HUM-100: Perspectives in the Humanities
Sharon Worley
October 16, 2022
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The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier is a prominent memorial at Arlington National
Cemetery. It's a white marble sarcophagus on a hill overlooking Washington, D.C., Since 1921. It
has been the resting place for America's service members who were never identified. In 1958 and
1984, it was expanded to include those from other conflicts. It has been used as a place of
reflection and mourning for those who served the country. Although I have not been to the tomb
yet, I plan to visit it in Virginia. One of the most striking characteristics of the tomb is that it
makes you think of all the fallen heroes.
The memorial's goal was to honor all the service members who were never identified. It
was constructed to provide a place of reflection and mourning for those who served the country.
Having visited the tomb every year, I believe it was a successful project. When I first visited the
tomb, one of the most critical questions I asked was why it was designed to look like it had a
marble sarcophagus. After doing some research, I learned that the tomb was initially made out of
a simple marble slab. Thousands of people visited the cemetery during its early years to pay their
respects to the unknown soldier.
The casket features three rows of stacked wreaths. On the front panel, three figures
represent the three elements of peace, victory, and courage. On the back is an inscription that
says that the tomb is resting in honor of an American soldier. Values that my family and friends
have taught me have changed over time. As a result, I have been able to shape my beliefs and
values instead of my family's. When I was younger, I had a hard time accepting that it was
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acceptable for me to have my own opinions and beliefs. Although my family and friends
believed in one thing, it didn't mean I had to follow their example.
If someone plans to research the tomb, I recommend visiting the memorial. There are a
lot of resources that can be found online, but not everyone can access them. Doing so will allow
the researcher to get the necessary information. The internet is full of information and is
constantly growing, so there will likely be enough for the researcher to choose from.
In addition to answering the questions that I asked, the information I gathered would also
help me better understand the tomb's design. As humans, we can express ourselves through
various forms of art. One of the most common forms of art that people use is writing. When I
think of cultural events that are related to the tomb, one of the most prominent examples that
come to mind is the USS Maine Mast Memorial. It is a memorial constructed to commemorate
the 266 individuals who lost their lives while serving aboard the USS Maine. The memorial was
constructed using a mast that was recovered from the ship. It was a temporary resting place for
foreign heads of state killed in the U.S. during the Second World War. These included the
Philippines' Manuel Quezon and Poland's Ignacy Jan Paderewski.
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Resources
The tomb of the unknown soldier
. Arlington National Cemetery. (n.d.). Retrieved October 16,
2022, from https://www.arlingtoncemetery.mil/Explore/Tomb-of-the-Unknown-Soldier