As part of our NEW Education Program, we developed a walking tour focused on the history and significance of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier through Arlington National Cemetery. On November 11, 1921, an unknown American soldier who died in World War I was laid to rest at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. On this walking tour, you will visit the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and the gravesites of several individuals who took part in the Unknown’s 1921 burial ceremony. You will also explore other sit

Welcome to Arlington National Cemetery, a place of honor and remembrance. In this video, the Sergeant of The Guard, Sgt. 1st Class Andrew Jay, a member of the 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard), will guide you through the steps of laying a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. This sacred tradition honors those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. Follow along as we take you through each step, from arriving at the Memorial Amphitheater to the solemn moment of laying