Tomb of the Unknown Soldier - Arlington National Cemetery
by Susan Rissi Tregoning
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Tomb of the Unknown Soldier - Arlington National Cemetery
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Susan Rissi Tregoning
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Photograph - Photography
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A member of The Old Guard passes the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery near Washington DC.
No matter the weather, a member of the Honor Guard stands watch over the tomb 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. There is a meticulous routine symbolizing the 21 one gun salute, that the guard follows when watching over the graves. The guard marches 21 steps south down a black mat laid behind the Tomb. He turns and faces east toward the Tomb for 21 seconds. Turn to the north, changing their weapon to the outside shoulder, and wait 21 seconds. He then marches 21 steps back down the mat, turns and faces east for 21 seconds. Turns and faces south changes weapon to the outside shoulder, and waits 21 seconds. The soldier repeats this routine until he is relieved of duty at the Changing of the Guard.
Copyright 2020 Susan Rissi Tregoning
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April 1st, 2020
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