Display Room Tour of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Exhibit at Arlington National Cemetery

ANC Historian Tim Frank gives an inside look at the display room in the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Exhibit at Arlington National Cemetery.
U.S. Army video by Les Owen / Arlington National Cemetery

[@irishmike519]

My son had just finished his AIT at Ft. Lee and we decided to visit Arlington on the way home to Wisconsin. As he hadn’t worn civilian clothes in four months, he wore his civies on the visit. As we watched the changing of the Guard at The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier he was so touched by the procedure he begged to allow him to return to the hotel and don his uniform. Sadly circumstances didn’t allow that to happen. But as a veteran I offered a salute to the Tomb. My son saw me and I told him it was absolutely okay if he saluted also! It was a moment I’ll keep in my memory for eternity! May God bless America and protect our troops!

[@armybeef68]

"and I told him it was absolutely okay if he saluted also!" It simply amazes me how many Vets think they shouldn't salute while in uniform, those are usually the ate up ones who didn't get past four years at E4, but the ones who take pride in what they did, no matter the experience they had, should ALWAYS salute at the correct times, I wrote a blank check to the United States of America, and it's still good.

[@zstrain357]

Thank you both for your service. And thank you our past and present solders we can't thank you enough. Love, all of America god bless

[@mrj655]

Thank you brother and your sin for serving our country

[@DD-Hawklife]

@@mrj655 hopefully you meant son.

[@maryellenshock]

I saluted my neighbor, who is a Gulf war veteran ( non military people are not supposed to do that - I didn't know, he was cool with it though)

[@multitieredinvestor183]

I was honored to visit the cemetery on 26 Sept 2021 as a member Honor Flight Austin. We sat in wheelchairs during the changing of the guard. I also was photographed at Audie Murphy’s grave.

[@haukepowers8491]

My wonderful Junior USAF ROTC instructor is interred in Arlington...Lt Col John Gaffney..wonderful man...As is a family member..Francis Gary Powers...bless his soul...

[@thelastjohnwayne]

Every True American who loves this Country should visit Arlington. And take your time there. Do not be rushed. Learn as much as you can and reflect. Your visit to Arlington will change your life.

[@bettyahlheitt8812]

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[@Wa3ypx]

Amen to that my brother

[@jyellowhammer]

Indeed!

[@colors-bx7ly]

I’ve spent many days while assigned to the Honor Guard and saw to it that our Airmen were laid to rest there with dignity. it was my supreme honor to perform those duties.

[@FredSmith-s5t]

My Uncle Richard is buried in Arlington National Cemetery. Jumped in to the hedgerows of Normandy. Earned Silver Star Bronze Star and Purple Heart.

[@tiggerinthewoods7996]

To all those buried in Arlington, and the many military cemeteries and private cemeteries around the world, I thank each and every one for their dedication, service, and sacrifice to our country. May God bless you, and may you rest in peace for all eternity.

[@kottke0115]

My father was a ww2 veteran who visited the changing of the guard as a senior and it was very emotional for him. We did not have the chance to visit the museum.

[@fritziepisarski8681]

A little known fact that my brother, a Marine, standing honor guard for hours, in wool, in 90* on the Potomac Bridge in 1958 for the WWll and Korea burials , keeled over with his bayonet puncturing under his chin and knocking out his two top front teeth. He came home on leave looking like a mummy. First sight scared the hell out of my parents and me. He recently passed away at the age of 82 having been a police officer and detective.

[@zbagz01]

Boy, he had quite a story to tell. I've seen kids pass out at Arlington from the heat. Was your brother on Memorial Bridge? It was probably hotter than that on the bridge.

[@jeffreym.keilen1095]

Thank you sir for this heart warming video. As a Cold War Army Veteran, first seeing "Gardens of Stone", I have watched as many vids and docs on this most hallowed ground. I did visit in 1978 on a jr.high school trip and privious in 1975. I am overdue. Thank you again and God speed to all who have given all.🇺🇸

[@josephstevens9888]

It is always impressive the dedication the 3rd Infantry Regiment guarding the Tombs of the Unknown. I had to correct many people who thought the Tomb Guards were only "show" for the tourist.

[@janetleishman3776]

Being at the Tomb brought me to tears and pride..

[@USAIRFORCE621]

It was an honor beyond all words I have to join my colleagues throughout the U.S. Air Force Auxiliary aka Civil Air Patrol in 2014 to lay wreaths for Wreaths Across America at this historic and most hallowed ground. I have five family members interred here and to have a chance to finally say farewell to my great grandmother after my family didn't let me attend her funeral in 1997 was a great blessing!

[@your_royal_highness]

I was only there once as a child, maybe I was 10. I just got back from Normandy France and THAT cemetery was something to behold. Beautiful setting in one of the most violent places ever. So hard to imagine what happened and so humbling to visit

[@Marine-df7jc]

Thank you for the warm heart touching video. I wish this video could be played in history classes across the country.

[@1967twinsfan]

I remember visiting the Tomb numerous times - But I have not been inside the building to see the exhibits. My favorite visit was with I was with my father - Homer W. Piper - and my older sister - when my father was on his Honor Flight trip. I have numerous memories of this visit...

[@LtDan-hr1pb]

Arlington National Cemetery is the final resting place for my parents. My father had taken me and my siblings there a few times when we were young. He took us to different areas and would tell us the significances of that area and a couple of particular gravesites. And of course, the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Whenever out of town company would come to visit and wish to tour, ANC was always one of the places they would visit. Living nearby, I have visited ANC often, but not often enough. After visiting my parents, I would walk around and sometimes randomly visit a grave site. Kneeling, I would recite a prayer and thank them for their service and sacrifices for our great nation. I have continued the honor and tradition of taking family and friends to ANC as my father had with me. The ANC Visitor's Center and tour is recommended. If you are able, visit ANC around Memorial Day and Christmas. It is a site to behold.

[@dennisw.stewart3739]

We should always remember!!!

[@marcthompson806]

Thank you for the video of the display of the tomb of the unknown soldier an may he rest in peace and thank you for your service an to all of the soldiers buried at the Arlington national cemetery

[@Wideoval73]

Outstanding video. Very moving and inspirational. Thank you. But for the Grace of God go I.

[@rfletch62]

Very good, and a moving video. Subscribed! Witnessed that with my Dad, a Korean War Veteran. He's gone now, but I know he was glad someone appreciated the sacrifices his generation made. Kind of like, "Thanks for your service." That's what you say to the waiter or waitress when you tip them. "Thanks for your sacrifice." might cover the missed weddings, birthdays, funerals, guard duty in the rain on New Years Eve, good buddies not coming back from a patrol you were on. Sorry, on a rant.

[@colleenhelminiak1429]

I had the opportunity while in Washington to go out to Arlington during a break in a conference that I was attending. It was an experience I will never forget. It was in early April, rainy and cold. I spent the whole day out there, and it touched my soul like nothing ever has before. There were few people there, due to the weather. It is a somber, yet reflective place - and as I went around, I heard so clearly, the sound of Taps being played, then the 21-gun salute. I stopped, sat down and cried for all of those families who lost a loved one in the abominable thing called war. My son was a Seabee in the Navy, served in Iraq, and thankfully returned home. Bless all who are there, and those who are the Unknowns. The changing of the guard is a sight in itself, and you can actually feel the respect and dignity displayed by the guards. If you ever get the chance, visit Arlington, if nothing else, to honor those who gave all and remember that freedom is never free. 😞🌄🌎💖💖💖

[@Wa3ypx]

I was probably in the 3rd grade when I witnessed the changing of the guard and you are correct.

[@randallporter4835]

God Bless the Tomb Guard.

[@coffeytnmilk]

What a thoughtful and honoring tribute. Thank you for your dedicated work, on behalf of our country and its service men and women.

[@disgruntledgrunt4259]

"On Hallowed Ground" by Robert Poole is a great book about Arlington and how it truly became a cemetery. It also covers how they chose the remains for the WW1 & WW2 veterans that are buried in the tomb, and what happened to those remains that were not selected. While the history he gives in this video is interesting, it's not the whole story.

[@johnwilliamson2276]

Thank you for this history of the Unknown Soldiers at Arlington National Cemetery. I have learned much more than I thought I knew.

[@HuntGamingProductions]

I been there and saw changing of the guard. Deff wanna go back again

[@dancooper7012]

My dad was eligible to be buried in Arlington but he wanted to be buried in his hometown. Dad served in WWII(Canadian Merchant Navy), USA and USN during Korea and USA in Vietnam.

[@mpojr]

we know who he is,,,A patriot an American a young man an old Sargent a Captain yeah we know who he is a Soldier who gave it is all for us an America we know him well and are very proud of him he is not unknown to us.

[@454brianbat]

Heart warming and informative, I really enjoyed this piece. My dad a Vietnam Vet, disagreed with me that there is recorded footage of the internment of the Unknown Soldier. I did find it and sent him a email to check it out. I did also recommend to him to see this whole video. I think he would enjoy this video. As I said, very heart warming and informative. I just wonder, because my dad was also unforsure of how many Soldiers guard the tomb as how many shifts. He was thinking most likely two hour intervals. I need to say it: If a man or a woman was doing that for eight hours with a half an hour or hour lunch, with a couple of breaks with all the numbers they need to do to show respect and guard the tombs, wow that is incredible. All the moves that need to be done in precision. That is amazing, even if two hours only. Props to all that have done that. That is proudness. :)

[@waltertaffs1737]

Such a great video for everyone to watch as a veteran like my father brothers and myself and my moms side who were veterans God bless all the people involved in this video

[@davidrasch3082]

My uncle has a marker at the Punchbowl and no body, WWII submarines.

[@zeta-003]

There is a memorial to all WW2 submariners still on patrol and their boats at East Park, Charlevoix, Michigan, 🇺🇸

[@pvm1081]

Thank you for a most enjoyable video.

[@corrietapp3178]

Excellent! Well researched, beautifully illustrated and very moving.

[@snydedon9636]

This is the type of content teachers should be exposing students to in the classroom. Not crt.

[@MrJrunr]

Enjoy this video and have been to this Tomb many times prior to Covid - I intend to visit again soon.

[@joemackey1950]

I was there first while in the Navy in 1970. I was in the DC area again in June, '20 and wanted to return but it was closed "due to political unrest". A brother from WWII has a monument there. He died at Guadalcanal.

[@RaymondAdames]

Thank for the opportunity to learn about the process of learning what to expect when involved in burial at Arlington National Cemetery. This video can be an invaluable tool in making that process easier for family and friends of the deceased.

[@user-vm5ud4xw6n]

I watched the YT video about the Old Guard and becoming a guard for the tomb. It was amazing and humbling. The service members are serious about their detail and the videos about what happens to people who visit the tomb and are disrespectful reflect that. I’m glad. It’s nice to know there’s somewhere in the US where they make short work of peoples public displays of stupidity !! The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier should not be one of them!!

[@BeckVMH]

Thank you so much. Very moving.

[@shannahuffman4655]

What a lovely presentation

[@timtraver7152]

Very nice video!

[@user-kp1ei7mn3x]

Tears in my eye. Very well written.

[@peterthayer6238]

President Warren G. Harding dedicated the Tomb in 1921 with inspiring words honoring the Unknown Soldiers and all who died for our country. More, he advocated peace and the end of war. This film neglects his historic presentation.

[@jadeblues357]

Thank you so much for posting❤️💯🇺🇸

[@jacobzaranyika9334]

Thank you🙏

[@tabletopwarrior]

Thank you for your care and dedication

[@heatherdeavalon]

I never knew. Thank you.

[@vicfeb3]

I seldom take advantage of my veteran status as so many gave so much more than me. I am proud to have served. If you truly want to thank a veteran or one serving now, be an American worth serving for.

[@justinw8512]

I’ve always wanted to go there.

[@anibalcesarnishizk2205]

Whoever remembers that beautiful movie with James Caan(RIP), James Earl Jones, called Garden of Stones?

[@mow4ncry]

As an Iraq veteran it would be an honor to be able to visit this place and to pay respects to my fallen comrades hopefully I will live long enough to be able to see it

[@dennisoshea4906]

If that doesn't make you proud to be an American I don't know what would Lest We Never Forget

[@peggybuetow1026]

Absolutely fascinating! 👏👏👏

[@davidcarruthers5850]

OUTSTANDING !!!!!

[@janbond8460]

Outstanding.

[@alphietango]

Thank you for sharing.

[@robertgolden1080]

May you Rest In Peace. Brothers.

[@shanemcpherson1015]

Respect to you all.

[@bryangrotegut3524]

We cannot thank these men and women enough for the sacrifice they have made for freedoms we enjoy today thanks for all of you have done for us

[@kerron_]

very interesting history

[@luv2bbq]

I was surprised to see the screws holding the guards names were not in order either vertical or horizontal not just any old way

[@Buckeystown]

We visited the Tomb in 1960 and my father had a picture of me there much closer than people are allowed now. We also visited my grandparents grave. My father and mother are in section 60 now. I have a pass so I can visit their graves. I was there for a funeral of a Secret Service agent who died on 9-11 and was interred in the Columbarium and I could look over at section 60. It was the section where those killed in Iraq and Afghanistan are buried. It was sad to see the large numbers of young men with families added. One had 3 pictures of young kids lying against their father's headstone. Someone had left a Cuban cigar on the headstone of one of his battle brothers on another.

[@LynnDeatherage-q3k]

My late husband is laying in Arlington National Cemetery in 2002.

[@HVACSoldier]

Remember, there are remains in the “Tomb of the Unknowns.” The “Tomb of the Unknowns” is NOT a cenotaph.

[@tommyodonnell9]

It is not Tomb of the Unknowns. It is Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.

[@billiesoldyn5509]

When I was 5, we, my family and I, visited the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. This was January 1964. President John F. Kennedy was just buried in November and we were able to visit his grave. It had the eternal flame on it and his grave was a mound. Way different from today. RIP Mr. Kennedy.

[@keithfowler2013]

'Lest we forget'

[@danieldevite668]

GOD BLESS OUR TROOPS

[@tammiea8552]

I have a family member with a marker there. He was shot down in his P-38 over Burma on April 9, 1944. I believe he also has a marker in the phillipines. He is listed as KIA/MIA. I would love to know if any of my other family members are there. How do I find this out?? How do I reachh out? Thanks!

[@skunkline1]

My grandfather came back from CBI, wounded by the Japanese once in India and once in Burma (I can speak the names but not spell them) finished the war in China and later Korea. I am sorry for your families loss, but thankful, they kept the skies free and safe for my grandfather's unit to continue the fight there. They kept the skies clear of the enemy. Your families ultimate sacrifice is one of the main reasons my family exists. 1880th Aviation Engineer Battalion. He was a combat engineer in the Army. He died a EXTREMELY proud man. Spoke highly of the "fly boys". I was l privileged to meet some of his comrades when I was 18. Unfortunately not mature enough to fully grasp it. A great group and proud group of men. Again, sorry for your families loss, but happy for my families benifit.

[@tommyodonnell9]

You can search the ANC grave finder.

[@americanpatriot8996]

How is there not more ppl subscribed to this channel ? WTF 🤬

[@CSltz]

Very good. But I know that I could never do any part of a military funeral. I can’t even make it through tap’s and especially the “Missing Man Formation. Without my emotions taking control.

[@maryellenshock]

Wish the volume was louder.

[@soldtobediers]

To every Veteran who'd ever & whoever is currently serving... ''For none are closer to ~ the Author of pain & sacrifice Himself... Than those who chose to ~ perform it for the sake & safety of others. How much more then; our wounded living sacrifices - who perform it daily?'' ~William Gilpin - former Sgt 82nd Abn. Div. 1/504 back in '74.

[@luciusvorenus9445]

Wonder what #406 did to lose his Tomb Guard Badge?

[@armybeef68]

There's very little you can do that will make you lose it.

[@tommyodonnell9]

That is about two dozen that have been revoked. Reasons are never publicly discussed.

[@SummerSetBytheSea]

I honor thee, I praise thee & on this hallowed ground you lye & oceans you dwell, may your souls soar upon the angels wings high, And upon the approach to your new horizon, may heaven open its gates & escort you home to a new journey, to a new love, to peace from the lord above! Dwell now in this new place & walk in the light, release the strife and be truly free! For now you have entered where the lord went before to prepare a place for us....in his father's house of many mansions....R.I.P. 💜💜💜💜💜💜💜🕊🕊🕊🕊🕊🕊🕊✝️ ✝️ ✝️ ✝️ ✝️ ✝️ 💞💖💞💖💞💖💞

[@gggggggg3542]

Now, forgive me for asking this, but isn't the monument just that, a monument?? I read somewhere a few years ago it used to have an unknown soldier in it, but it had been identified and given a full military burial. I know that ours (UK) still has an unknown warrior buried (and always will), but I'm convinced that America's is now a ceremonial monument........ it doesn't detract the importance or significance of any sacrifice by those of us that choose to defend our country (I served 22 years)

[@fshrmn74]

The only one that's empty is the one from Vietnam

[@tommyodonnell9]

It is not a monument - it is three graves. WWI Unknown Soldier is in the Tomb itself, WWII and Korean War Unknowns are in crypts directly in front of the Tomb. Vietnam was identified and removed in 1998, that crypt will forever remain empty.

[@rbell7666]

55% casualties among the Marines of Belleau Wood.

[@meadows408]

Slow salute

[@Droodog127]

how many badges were revoked? Sad they would do something to dishonor the tomb

[@tommyodonnell9]

Roughly two dozen (out of 713).

[@ericapamplin7545]

nice facts and my name is not E that's my mom my name is Hailey and thanks I need these facts for school

[@AzrealMaximus]

The tax was paid, but rejected because Mrs. Lee wasn't present. May they rest in peace.

[@rogerdavies6226]

Wish there were chapels, open to the public, in each state, where we could pay our respects

[@theenlightenedexchange4817]

to disrespect the family is the buggest slap n the face

[@nancycalhoun3702]

Was the Lee family ever compensated for the U. S. Government stealing their land & property?

[@tommyodonnell9]

Supreme Court ruled that it be returned to Custis Lee. He then immediately sold to the government for about $4 million in today's money.

[@Blue2crows]

What? No WOKE BULL CRAP? RIP all those who gave their lives.

[@armybeef68]

"Michael Johnston 2 days ago Wonder what #406 did to lose his Tomb Guard Badge?" For you civilians who don't know, their rules are stringent and numerous, for examples, they are not allowed to drink alcohol or swear, FOR THE REST OF THEIR LIVES, 1.5 years will affect them forever.

[@tommyodonnell9]

Sorry, but you fell for the internet myth. There is no ban on drinking, swearing or swearing. There are no oaths. I knew #406 ... he was one of approximately two dozen who have been revoked. No public statement is ever made about the reason.

[@peterthayer6238]

President Warren G. Harding dedicated the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in the presence of the international delegates to the Disarmament Conference to impress them with the task they faced. UMFORTUNATELY, this film did not show film of Harding. What a sad neglect by the Arlington historian and others.

[@queencerseilannister3519]

Maybe I missed it and it's been asked 100 times.. why not do dna and let these families have closure?

[@tommyodonnell9]

I guess you did miss that the Vietnam Unknown was identified and removed in 1998. His identification was rather easy as they suspected who it was. It is virtually impossible to identify WWI, WWII and Korean War Unknowns.

[@henrybucki7813]

sad

[@MegaSincereone]

Sad for those buried sea; Can't get their DNA for closer.

[@oldgrunt5806]

It saddens me that the WW2 "candidate" that was not selected was buried at sea off the coast of the country he died for. We could have done better.

[@circuscase]

Missed all kinds of factoids.. But that's alright. Just do the research.

[@theshadow5800]

Trying to turn war, violence, and death into a socially acceptable religious experience. It doesn’t work for me and hopefully not for others.

[@michaelciccone2194]

Now if you are in the USA Military and are patriotic and believe in conservative values..you will be monitored and reprimanded.

[@michaelciccone2194]

Why would a Native American chief get involved? The way the USA GOVERNMENT, treated these tribes was inhumane.

[@thumbun3769]

More wasted taxpayer money.