The tomb was established in the wake of World War I, but it did not have an assigned military guard until March 25, 1926.
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The 'Old Guard' have stood watch at Arlington Cemetery for 100 years this month
The sentinels at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier keep a permanent watch on the tomb, although dangerous weather conditions ...
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The ‘Old Guard' marks centennial of watching over Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
Concern over the lack of respect for the gravesite led Army Maj. Gen. Fox Conner to order an armed military guard on March 24, 1926.
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From hallowed grounds to hallowed halls: Tomb of the Unknown Soldier guard instructs MSU ROTC
LANSING, Mich. (WILX) -The changing of the guard ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Solder in Arlington National Cemetery is a display of dedication, discipline, and precision. The army sergeant most ...
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WBNG) -- The changing of the guard at the tomb of the unknown soldier is a sacred tradition dating back to 1926. Soldiers from the third U.S. Infantry regiment, known as “the old ...
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