#OnThisDate November 11, 1921 - Honoring The Unnamed

The United States Solemnly Dedicated The Tomb Of The Unknown Soldier At Arlington National Cemetery, A Poignant Tribute To Unidentified American Servicemen Who Perished In World War I.

This Ceremony, Coinciding With The Third Anniversary Of The Armistice That Ended The Great War, Was Presided Over By President Warren G. Harding.

The Journey To This Moment Began Earlier That Year When Congress Approved The Burial Of An Unidentified American Soldier In The Plaza Of The Memorial Amphitheater.

In October, Four Unidentified American Soldiers Were Exhumed From Cemeteries In France.

On October 24, 1921, At The City Hall In Châlons-En-Champagne, France, U.S. Army Sergeant Edward F. Younger, A Decorated Combat Veteran, Selected One Of The Four Caskets By Placing A Spray Of White Roses Upon It.

The Chosen Unknown Soldier Was Transported Aboard The USS Olympia, Arriving At The Washington Navy Yard On November 9, 1921.

The Casket Lay In State In The U.S. Capitol Rotunda, Where Approximately 90,000 Mourners Paid Their Respects.

On November 11, A Solemn Procession Escorted The Casket To Arlington National Cemetery.

During The Interment Ceremony, President Harding Placed The Medal Of Honor On The Casket, And Foreign Dignitaries Bestowed Their Nations' Highest Military Decorations Upon The Unknown Soldier.

This Dedication Not Only Honored The Unidentified Fallen Of World War I But Also Established A Sacred Space For National Reflection On The Sacrifices Of All American Service Members.

The Tomb Of The Unknown Soldier Has Since Become A Revered Symbol Of Collective Mourning And Gratitude, Embodying The Nation's Enduring Commitment To Honor Those Who Have Served And Sacrificed Without Recognition.

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