Walking the Mat - The construction of the final design of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, as it appears today, was completed in 1932.
Peace, Victory and Valor - Designed in the Beaux Arts-style with neoclassical elements, the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier features three sculpted figures representing Peace, Victory and Valor on the east panel.
Tomb Wreaths - Sculpted wreaths adorn the north and south panels.
Here Rests in Honored Glory - The Tomb’s inscription reads: “Here Rests in Honored Glory an American Soldier Known but to God.”
Four Crypts - There are actually four crypts. Three unknown American service members lie in separate crypts on the east plaza of the Memorial Amphitheater — one in the sarcophagus and two in crypts in front of it. The center crypt in front of the sarcophagus is empty.
Sarcophagus Offering - The Unknown Soldier from World War I lies in the crypt covered by a white marble sarcophagus. The first unknown to be laid to rest at the Tomb, he was interred on Nov. 11, 1921.
Sarcophagus and Crypts - From left, the three crypts in front of the sarcophagus are for the Korean War Unknown, the Vietnam War Unknown (now empty) and the World War II Unknown.
Two Unknowns - The Korean War and World War II Unknowns were interred on May 30, 1958.
Vietnam Unknown - The Vietnam Unknown was interred on May 28, 1984, but was disinterred and identified as Air Force 1st Lt. Michael J. Blassie in 1998.
Honoring and Keeping Faith - The covering for the empty Vietnam War crypt bears the inscription: “Honoring and Keeping Faith With America’s Missing Servicemen 1958-1975.”
Tomb View - Today, millions of people from around the world visit the Tomb every year, whether to honor military service and sacrifice; mourn a loved one; watch a wreath laying ceremony or the changing of the guard; or otherwise appreciate the history and meaning of the site.
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