On March 4th, 1921, the burial of an unknown soldier from World War One was approved by Congress. The soldier was exhumed from an American cemetery in France, and brought to the U.S. The World War One unknown is now buried in Arlington National Cemetery. The soldier rests under a magnificent tomb. The tomb is made of white marble and sits atop a hill, overlooking Washington D.C. “The east panel has three greek figures who represent peace, victory, and valor.”On either side of the tomb are three wreaths that each represent a major campaign in the War. On the north panel is a quote that reads “Here rests in honored glory, an American soldier, known but to God.” Not only does the quote represent the soldier buried in the tomb, but to all soldiers
