Tomb Of The Unknown Soldier Essay

“No person was ever honored for what he received. Honor has been the reward for what he gave.” This is the truth of many soldiers who have fought daily to keep peace in our own country. Our country involves itself in issues to help achieve overall tranquility in this world. These soldiers who gave their lives for us, for planet Earth to live on, are often forgotten or brushed to the side, particularly by younger generations. The people of the United States of America look to celebrities as role models, but many human beings do not see the great actions of the fallen or living soldiers, or anybody doing a heroic act for this country. America, the home of the brave and free, disregards acts of bravery because we are beyond occupied with the daily news of famous artists and actors. Americans citizens look to movies instead of the news. The United States feels empowered by movies, but it is not common to find that in a soldier. This “land of opportunity” is made possible by the fallen soldier, yet many citizens do not have the pride to thank them for …show more content…
The first soldier in America was laid to rest following World War 1 coming to a finish. In France and Britain, they had done the same procedure. The tomb in France was established under the Arc de Triomphe in Paris, France and the tomb of Britain was ingrained at Westminster Abbey. When a soldier was selected to become and unknown soldier, these heros are made sure that their is no way to identify them. If an ID or anything that would be identifiable by someone is located the body will not be eligible as an unknown soldier. After the soldier was chosen he was taken to Arlington National Cemetery where a proper funeral service was given to memorialize the actions of this soldier. This process was done again after World War 2, the Korean War, and the Vietnam