Tomb Sarcophagus Research Paper

The tomb of the unknowns is a very important monument to The Arlington Cemetery. The Tomb sarcophagus was completed and opened to the public on April 9, 1932. It consists of seven rectangular marble pieces with a combined weight of 79 tons. It was furnished by the Vermont Marble Company of Danby, VT and was quarried in Yule, Colorado (from where the same Yule Marble was quarried for the Lincoln Memorial). The inscription on Sarcophagus says “ HERE RESTS IN HONORED GLORY AN AMERICAN SOLDIER KNOWN BUT TO GOD.” The Tomb of the unknown solider guard is changed every hour on the hour October 1 to March 31 in an elaborate ritual. From April 1 through September 30, there are more than double the opportunities to view the change because another change is added on the half hour and the cemetery …show more content…
They guard the tomb because it is a place of honor and respect for the unknown soldier. The Unknown soldier was Michael Blassie they identified him by, dog tag chain fragment, signal marker pouch, match holder, parachute survival guide, and ammunition pouch. As a band played a hymn, Younger walked around the caskets several times, and then randomly placed roses on one of the lids. The body inside was then transferred into a special, more elaborate casket, which was sealed for shipment to the U.S. The other three also-rans were then shipped by truck to a cemetery outside Paris, where they were reburied. World War II choosing of the soldier, The method of choosing the selector was to be decided by the five services and the selection ceremony was now scheduled for 26 May 1951. After the selection, the body of the chosen unknown serviceman was to be taken to Washington on 27