The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery stands as a powerful symbol of America's collective identity and its continuous commitment to honor those who have made sacrifices to this nation without their identities shown and revealed. This sacred monument not only commemorates the anonymous heroes from past conflicts, but also effectively makes Americans see themselves as a united nation committed to defending its ideals for future generations of Americans.
Originating after the occurrence of World War I, the establishment of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier served to recognize and give tribute to the individuals who have spared their own lives for this country and yet remain unidentified to this day. Over the years, the …show more content…
In honoring unidentified heroes who have given their lives in service, one reaffirms the nation’s commitment to the ideals of a united nation for which they fought. On Memorial Day in 1984, President Ronald Reagan presided over an interment ceremony at Arlington. In his eulogy, Reagan assured the audience that the government would continue looking for Vietnam War missing in action (MIA) personnel. Meanwhile, the Unknown Vietnam War would lay at rest at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier for almost 14 years as Americans continued to commemorate their sacrifice. In this case, President Ronald Reagan and the American audience reflect on how they see America through the lens of the tomb as a fundamental symbol of American sacrifice and a symbol of America’s collective identity. This, in turn, causes America’s perception of itself to exist as a country that recognizes that America’s shared history of sacrifice paves the way for future generations to build upon America’s legacy of freedom and progress towards a unified …show more content…
The consistency of the guards changing is reflective of America’s dedication to protecting clearly those we sacrificed themselves, but also the fact that those soldiers protecting this very monument also, just like the unknown soldiers, are committed to protecting America’s ideals for future generations of Americans. Moreover, this memorial also allows Americans to develop the way they perceive American through their own lenses by honoring U.S. veterans and members of the armed forces by laying a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, as a powerful symbolic representation of maintaining America's perception by honoring sacrifice to safeguard the values of future Americans and establish its collective identity in the world. The presence of unknown soldiers from different wars reflects the nation's perception as a unified identity that underscores the sacrifices made across generations to help protect the values of future Americans. As such, the tomb holds profound implications for America's national identity and values, serving as a striking reminder of the sacrifices that have shaped
Originating after the occurrence of World War I, the establishment of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier served to recognize and give tribute to the individuals who have spared their own lives for this country and yet remain unidentified to this day. Over the years, the …show more content…
In honoring unidentified heroes who have given their lives in service, one reaffirms the nation’s commitment to the ideals of a united nation for which they fought. On Memorial Day in 1984, President Ronald Reagan presided over an interment ceremony at Arlington. In his eulogy, Reagan assured the audience that the government would continue looking for Vietnam War missing in action (MIA) personnel. Meanwhile, the Unknown Vietnam War would lay at rest at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier for almost 14 years as Americans continued to commemorate their sacrifice. In this case, President Ronald Reagan and the American audience reflect on how they see America through the lens of the tomb as a fundamental symbol of American sacrifice and a symbol of America’s collective identity. This, in turn, causes America’s perception of itself to exist as a country that recognizes that America’s shared history of sacrifice paves the way for future generations to build upon America’s legacy of freedom and progress towards a unified …show more content…
The consistency of the guards changing is reflective of America’s dedication to protecting clearly those we sacrificed themselves, but also the fact that those soldiers protecting this very monument also, just like the unknown soldiers, are committed to protecting America’s ideals for future generations of Americans. Moreover, this memorial also allows Americans to develop the way they perceive American through their own lenses by honoring U.S. veterans and members of the armed forces by laying a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, as a powerful symbolic representation of maintaining America's perception by honoring sacrifice to safeguard the values of future Americans and establish its collective identity in the world. The presence of unknown soldiers from different wars reflects the nation's perception as a unified identity that underscores the sacrifices made across generations to help protect the values of future Americans. As such, the tomb holds profound implications for America's national identity and values, serving as a striking reminder of the sacrifices that have shaped