Tomb of the Unknown & The Honored Dead at Arlington | History Traveler Episode 20

There is no cemetery that holds more historical figures than Arlington. This episode features a few of the notable graves of those who served in WWII such as Gen. Omar Bradley, Gen. George Marshall and Medal of Honor recipients John Basilone & Audie Murphy. Plus, a glimpse at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Always learning!
See Part I of the Arlington visit here: • FAMOUS GRAVES at Arlin...
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[@TheHistoryUnderground]

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[@mamavswild]

The History Underground Who was the 2d woman buried with Omar Bradley? I’m a WWII nerd myself, and the only lady-nerd of that vein I know (also an 82d (ABN) vet)...and you’re the only other person I’ve ‘met’ who’s favorite American General is Bradley.

[@vickimiller8168]

your videos are informative, however you use the word whenever incorrectly!

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Vicki Miller - Thanks. I’ll keep that in mind whenever I make the next one 😅

[@maxquad6846]

Navy Capt Bob Deconto is buried in section 160, reserved for casualties of 9/11. He died in the attack on the Pentagon. He was my XO on the USS Lake Erie CG70 commissioning crew. RIP Sir

[@loftytwo9891]

I visited Arlington from the UK in 2018, managed to pay my respects to so many wonderful Americans. Sadly despite spending hours looking for the Apollo 1 astronauts I could not find them so I so appreciate you completing my search, thankyou. An Englishman who remembers every day the sacrifice so many Americans made to save Europe from tyranny.

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Glad that I could fill in the gap for you. Thanks for watching!

[@UrAJok3r]

I set off on my own from the tomb of the unknown soldier to specifically find John Basilone. I got lost but eventually found him. I was completely alone and I heard gun shots off in the distance for ongoing funerals. I got insane goosebumps as I stood there. Was something I'll never forget.

[@chrisj197438]

As a recovering alcoholic Ira Hayes was the grave I wanted to visit most. I was fortunate enough to be in D.C. when I reached my two years sobriety mark and paid my respects to him.

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Chump Johnson - He had a really tragic story. That’s really cool that you thought to visit his grave on the two year anniversary of your sobriety. Thanks for sharing that and congrats on the continued sobriety.

[@daniellebennis2126]

Thats great! Congrats on your sobriety and hope you keep it up (i know it must be hard but you can do it).

[@ryanflynn3861]

Chump, Hope you're doing well. Keep fighting the good fight

[@chrisj197438]

@@daniellebennis2126 Thank you!! I just celebrated 9 years on June 17th!!!

[@chrisj197438]

@@ryanflynn3861 Doing great!!! Just celebrated 9 years on June 17th!!!

[@zigman8550]

God Bless John Basilone.We need more men like him nowadays.Thank you for showing his grave.

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Agreed. Quite the guy. It was an honor to visit his grave.

[@robertyoung3992]

A native of Buffalo,NY

[@robertloken8613]

Gunnery Sgt Walsh advancing on Hill 362 (on Iwo Jima) with his platoon against superior numbers gained the ridge's top but were subjected to a barrage of hand grenades thrown by the remaining Japanese in a suicidal last stand. When one grenade fell into the mist of his surviving men huddled in a small trench Gunnery Sgt Walsh threw himself on the grenade and absorbed the full force of the explosion, saving his comrades.

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Thanks! Crazy to imagine what these men went through and what they accomplished.

[@jamesduffy6518]

Men like that are few and far between

[@samiam261]

Thanks for the info. First thing I was going to do after the video ended was look him up. Greatest Generation indeed.

[@FriendofRamblinJack]

My Uncle Bill was there, 5/Marine straight out of Pendleton, 20 yrs old. Saw his brothers raise the 2nd larger flag. Went to Jesus at 90 in 2015.

[@1psychofan]

I love when KZbin suggests an older episode that I have seen and loved!!! My favorite part is the grave of Audie Murphy. I recently did a life study on his life. Fascinating man!

[@pointly]

The resting place of American heroes. Served with gallantry and valor to defend our nation. Spent many sleepless nights to assure we may sleep in peace. Now forever at rest and watched over by the people they fought to protect. Rest in peace and thank you all for your service.

[@knghtcmdr]

Another interesting grave you missed was that of Major Larry Thorne, born Lauri Torni in Finland where he served in the Winter War and later Continuation War against the Soviet Union during WWII (Finland was officially unaligned but is considered an Axis co-belligerent because they fought primarily against the Soviets). He later served on the Eastern Front with Germany before immigrating to the United States and joining the US Army where he served in Vietnam with MACV-SOG, dying in 1965 in a helicopter crash. His remains were located in 1998, formally identified in 2003 and he was buried in Arlington along with the remains of the South Vietnamese Air Force members that accompanied him on his final mission. During his military career, he was awarded the Finnish Mannerheim Cross, the Iron Cross 2nd Class, the Legion of Merit, Purple Heart, Bronze Star with "V" Device, among other medals.

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Holy smokes! How interesting. Thanks for bringing that to my attention. Always learning something. Guess I need to get back out there and make some more Arlington videos.

[@JohnAdams-xc5yk]

He was in the SS and actually escaped from prison in Finland , got a job on a ship, jumped ship in Alabama,changed his name, but was discovered in the Army, the US used him in special forces, he is the only SS Officer buried in Arlington

[@lucindahendricks5513]

Thank you for your video, I saw my late uncle Ira H. Hayes. Ira passed before I was born. My late mother (Louella (Wellington) Hendricks) was Ira’s first cousin from Gila River Indian Community-Sacaton, AZ ( We don’t say reservation anymore).

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Oh wow! That’s quite the honor. Thanks for sharing that.

[@kimnolte237]

I am a huge WWII history buff and loved this episode. I am also a big fan of Glenn Miller and loved seeing that his daughter had him memorialized at Arlington. Thank you for sharing your travels with us!!

[@davidleach1953]

When you go back, Pappy Boyington is buried next to Joe Louis.

[@22lyric]

I now live in Coeur d'Alene where Pappy Boyington was born. Our tiny airport is on Pappy Boyington Field. MOH recipient Vernon J Baker (7 African American troops from WWII rec'd the MOH but he was the only one still alive to receive it) lived an hour away from here. We have a street named after him in a neighboring community.

[@tommyodonnell9]

No, Lee Marvin is next to Joe. Pappy is a few rows from them.

[@deborahwarren8343]

Thank you again for sharing, my Dad is WWII, 93 YRS . His place to rest will be at Veteran Cemetery in between GrandPraire and Dallas Texas.

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Oh wow. Was he in Europe or the Pacific?

[@jonathantitus2629]

Bravo Zulu! Like you I am a history geek, so I was pleased to see you include more than most people see. When we visited Audie Murphy's grave we were completely alone...kind of sad. In my movie collection I have "To Hell and Back" and also the mini-series that highlights the efforts of Basilone and others in the Pacific. As a former Naval Officer I thank you for sharing this video on a place all Americans should visit.

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Thank you for that. I’ve enjoyed sharing the experiences.

[@thecman26]

I was stationed at Walter Reed in Washington DC, and had the pleasure of seeing the changing of the guard. What an awesome thing to see! The whole cemetery is honestly very humbling!

[@scoggins07]

2:35. When I went to DC back when I was a junior in hs in '06 there was one grave I forgot to take a photo of and that was of a fellow Texan Major Audie Murphy.

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

You have a good excuse to go back now :) Thanks for watching!

[@milesff7]

I always read names in cemeteries. For it is then, that they are remembered.

[@lauriedavidson4953]

THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH for showing us the grave of that amazing soldier, Audie Murphy. I feel in love with him after watching his westerns, only to discover later, what a hero he really was. Visiting his grave has been a dream of mine for years, so for you to share it was wonderful. Every soldier there is a hero, but they can't hold a candle to Audie. Thanks again!!

[@jamesgotte4552]

Audie Murphy really had severe PTSD, he always kept a colt 1911 under his pillow. He had to have a separate room from his wife cause he would have nightmares about the war. Such a tragedy after all he went through he dies in a plane crash.

[@Ash-hi5hy]

I'm bingeing on your videos during this hot spell in CNY. They're so well put together and just what we need in these backwards times where real history isn't being taught in schools.

[@tomstansbury8806]

I so appreciate your dedication to providing education about our cemeteries. We all have ancestors buried in cemeteries around the country (and the world), and the better informed we are about these cemeteries the more interest there will be in preserving them. Thank you!

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

It's my pleasure. I've got a few more big ones that I'm planning on covering in some episodes in the near future. Be sure to subscribe if you haven't already to catch the new material when it comes out. Thanks!

[@jerredwayne8401]

I cant tell you how much pride I feel to see Texas on Audie Murphy's Headstone

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

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[@TheTotallyRealXiJinping]

The changing of the guard has to be one of the only ceremonies that gets me emotional. These men and women would stand there; even if a Tornado was on top of them they’d stick to the ground and warn it to stay behind the fence.

[@popersson]

I visited Arlington Cemetery in 2019 as well, in June. I wish I'd come better prepared and with more time because I didn't have the time to pay my respects at even a fraction of the graves of greats there.

[@Tron-Jockey]

I rode with the Patriot Guard Riders to serve as escort for a marine killed in either Iraq or Afghanistan in 2005. We escorted the hearse to Arlington where we were told to furl or flags and park our motorcycles. We stood at attention forming a line between the gravesite and the hearse. I did alright for most of the ceremony but when the marine's widow and his 4 year old son were walking back from the gravesite to the limousine they passed in front of us. I remember breaking down. The little boy hadn't seen his daddy for several months and couldn't understand why they were leaving him back there sleeping in that box. He kept asking "Why isn't daddy coming home with us mommy". It was all the mother could do to pull the little boy along as he didn't want to leave his daddy. I'll admit it, I was nearly 50 years old and I wept but on either side of me were two marine Viet Nam vets that struggled to maintain composure as well. Afterwards we just got on our bikes and rode home without saying much to each other. Arlington does that to you. There's just something special about the place.

[@davidweston6653]

One of the most beautiful national cemeteries is Ft Rosecrans in San Diego. My father is there. On Memorial Day, as I imagine is done elsewhere, Medal of Honor graves have a plaque erected that explain how they earned the medal. Your absolutely overwhelmed when you read them. God bless them all

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

David Weston - Really hope to visit there someday.

[@DavidThomas-ke7ih]

As an ex Australian solider ive had Arlington on my to do list to walk amongst fallen heros like i have done amongst Australian war cemetery's and the eerie silence within these places to pay my respects

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

It's a pretty amazing place.

[@jamesduffy6518]

Don’t wait, do it

[@SapphirasMama]

I have wanted to work with Aussie veterans. Yes I am a civilian but I want to honour all those that have served and work with any veteran that has PTSD. I would love to do animal and art therapy combination and talk therapy also.

[@DavidThomas-ke7ih]

@@SapphirasMama there isnt enough support for our veterans here and there have been to many lost in all countries that the governments have just said thanks for your service and then have to fend for them selves. our vets need people such as your self to just listen and be there if only for them to talk. Being a civie ( what we call civilians ) you would soon learn enough to fit in with the veterans and there should be more people like you.

[@SapphirasMama]

@@DavidThomas-ke7ih the thing is I would have no clue how to get in contact and get something like this started. I do have an emotional support dog who is my assistance dog to help me with my autism and chronic pain. So of course she would be coming with me. I have a lot of empathy for our veterans and wish to help the, get back to life, help them to find other skills or even just listen. True I can never understand a real war but I have been able to put small pieces together that I can potentially be able to listen better and understand more of a fight, or trying to save a fellow soldier or any other thousands of horrible situations that can occur within a war. I also have nursing and counselling training, have PTSD and faught some of it and chronic pain condition that is difficult to treat. So if you know anyone in NSW I could talk to let me know.

[@tonyfuentes8316]

Thank you for doing this! I appreciate your time & you honoring these treasured grounds.

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Tony Fuentes - Thank you. If you like this one, you might also check out Episodes 1, 19 & 30.

[@marinecorpsniper]

Even me as a Canadian, I have plans to visit Arlington.

[@davidmahanna94]

Sad that history like this is not taught anymore. One of your best.

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

For some reason, the flu epidemic gets glossed over a lot. I think it just gets overshadowed by WWI. Crazy how many died in that thing though.

[@mdlamerica2754]

I've watched several of your videos today, and from your speech, and your careful usage of words, I'd say you're God Fearing, perhaps even Born Again. Love your channel brother. Thank you for sharing.

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Yes sir, that would be an accurate assessment. Glad that you are enjoying the content 🙂

[@dreamsofsnow6521]

I was stationed in Germany in the 80s and I was in the same Company Audie Murphy had been in BRAVO COMPANY 1/15 3RD INFANTRY and we were not known as Bravo Company but as the Audie Murphy Company and when we saluted an Officer we would say AUDIE MURPHY SIR ! there was also a large portrait of Audie in HQ and his movie TO HELL AND BACK was mandatory viewing lol.... the Army has never forgotten Audie .

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Dreams of snow - Ha! That is cool. I’d never heard that before. Glad to hear that the legacy was being kept alive.

[@yolandadelazerda207]

Totally Awesome!! Love Audie and have my copy of To Hell and Back!

[@unseelie63]

I'm so pleased to know that! At one time Audie' Murphy's grave was the second-most visited one in Arlington,after JFK.I don't know that that's still the case.I have read that he was a very humble man and didn't expect or want any sort of fuss-but I am glad to know that he is still remembered and honored.

[@tommyodonnell9]

@@unseelie63 Yes, still the case.

[@kcd7437]

Saw this back in 1992 High school trip. Unforgettable! So much honor and respect. ❤

[@afriend347]

I'm so glad you left a coin at the grave of John Basilone, thank you sir... Yes, you need to go back and this time, visit Jimmy Doolittle.

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

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[@JAG51020]

The Changing of the Guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier is one of the coolest things I've ever had the privilege to witness! Some other notable graves at Arlington that you should include next time: Robert Lincoln, oldest son of President Lincoln; actor Lee Marvin (buried right next to Joe Louis); actor Charles Durning (a Purple Heart recipient in WWII); legendary actress Maureen O'Hara (buried with her husband, an Air Force pilot); and several other Supreme Court justices, including Chief Justices Earl Warren and William Rehnquist and Associate Justice Antonin Scalia. Also the remains of some of the crew members of the Columbia space shuttle tragedy are interred at Arlington as well. Thank you to all of our nation's heroes on this Memorial Day!

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Thanks!

[@concerned1313]

I graduated from the same high school as Patton here in California. The Patton's and the Wilson's are very early settlers to this part of California. Thank you for your videos!

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Interesting! And thanks for watching!

[@flyingphotography5770]

To the narrator of The History Underground: Thank you for your boldness in proclaiming the Good News. Acts 4:12

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

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[@A.J.K87]

There's a place very near to where I live called Ginkel Heath in the Netherlands. It was one of the British dropzones for Market Garden. It's a very beautiful and peaceful place for a walk. But on the 18th of september 1944 this was hell on earth. The heath was literally on fire while the airborne soldiers jumped into war. There are still missing soldiers buried in unmarked field graves somewhere on the heath. I always find that a very sobering thought when I walk there. It gives me the same feeling of being close to history. One of the greatest battles of world war two was fought right outside my door. May we never forget that they gave their today for our tomorrow.

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Amen to that. Would love to visit your country someday.

[@A.J.K87]

@@TheHistoryUnderground Please do. There's a lot of very interesting WW2 history to explore.

[@jeffpraterJSF]

He remembered John Basilone. The most famous person at Arlington. Shout out to the 1st Marine Division rolling straight outta Oceanside.

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Couldn't make a visit to Arlington without paying respects to Basilone.

[@ramonwilliams5721]

Your Arlington videos are so informative. And you put it over so well.Kind Regards from Worcestershire UK

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Thanks! Really hope to make it back over there to do some more videos some day.

[@MirahCarter]

This video was very moving. We all owe the fallen soldiers our respect. God bless.

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

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[@normahird5211]

Medgar Evers an actor Lee Marvin are also interred at Arlington. There is a section of soldiers from the Civil War of "Colored" soldiers. Thank you for a great tour

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Thanks! Somebody had told me about Lee Marvin but I didn't know about Medgar Evers. Dang. Guess that I need to go back and do another video now :)

[@drewconrad7093]

@@TheHistoryUnderground Lee Marvin was given a Medical Discharge ( He was wounded in the Battle of Saipan ) as Private 1st Class. He received the Purple Heart, Presidential Unit Citation, the American Campaign Medal, the Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal, the World War II Victory Medal and Combat Action Ribbon. He had been a Corporal, but was demoted for causing trouble.

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Drew Conrad - Thanks. Didn’t know all of that. When I go back, I’ll definitely visit his grave.

[@williammawk1720]

@@drewconrad7093 I had heard that he was a brawler but have never heard about a rank reduction

[@sharkymcshizzle7372]

@@TheHistoryUnderground he's right next to Joe Louis in section 7A, loads of MOH graves there as well

[@ja37d-34]

Looks beautful with the trees, not just open. I like that.

[@MethosUSMC]

Ira Hayes and John Basilone. Two greats in my history as a Marine. One day will visit them and R.Lee. Ermey

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Yes. And when I found out that R. Lee Ermey was buried at Arlington and I hadn't gone, it was a punch to the gut. Gives me a reason to go back though. Thanks for watching!

[@yolandadelazerda207]

Hello! I've just stumbled onto your channel! It is AWESOME!! Great content! I've already watched part 1 of your Arlington Vlogs and really enjoyed the fabulous history lesson! Thank you, Thank you for not forgetting Audie Murphy! And the Tomb of the unknown soldier ceremony is not to be believed! Great work! I'll be binge watching later!😇❣

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Thanks. Really appreciate that. You can expect to see new content at least once a week (mostly likely Tuesday or Wednesday). Glad you're enjoying them!

[@dennisswaney644]

Also buried at Arlington is Field Marshal Sir John Dill of the British Army. He died in Walter Reed Army Hospital in November 1944 while stationed as Churchill's personal representative and the Senior British Representative of the Combined Chiefs of Staff (the US & British Military Staff). The equestrian statue over his grave is one of two at Arlington.

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Oh wow. Thanks for the heads up!

[@TheGraveyardChannel]

Nice job. I was there in 1983. Hope to go back for another visit soon.

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

It's quite the place. The only other cemetery that I've been to that compares is the American Cemetery in Normandy.

[@daniellebennis2126]

This was one of the places i went to while in DC. It was so cool seeing the ceremony of the changing of the guards.

[@leslieelm]

These are Army Infantry Soldiers, the heart of the Army.

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

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[@MsSasha4444]

Thank you for sharing this excellent, informative, and moving video. I truly enjoy your channel. I lived very close to Arlington until the 11th grade (I am now 69). We heard the 21-gun salute for President John F. Kennedy during his burial and visited his grave immediately after his sad and untimely death. There is no place during my life that better demonstrated the courage and dedication by so many brave Americans to protect and defend the freedom that we too often take for granted today. Freedom is not free. If you have not visited, I urge you to do so. I hope that it will help open your eyes and change your life as it did for me.

[@cindyrussell7017]

My husband was a guard at one time. He did not talk much about it but I do believe it was a highlight of his military career.

[@TBONEMCT]

I believe Lee Marvin (WWII Marine and Screen Actor) is buried next to Joe Lewis. Great video, btw. Thanks for posting.

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

TBONEMCT - Thanks. Appreciate that. I didn’t know that Lee Marvin was there until after I posted this video. I was really kicking myself after I found out that I was literally within 5 yards of his grave. Gives me an excuse to go back I guess.

[@sailorcometh]

I noticed that too. That the tourists are mostly there to see the Kennedys and The Tomb of the Unknown. But when it came to finding someone like Taft, Ira Hayes, Gus Grissom, Roger Chaffee, etc I was pretty much walking on my own. Rarely I would see maybe 1 or 2 people circling around. Love it that you gave me some more people to find. You pretty covered everyone I went to go see already. The only one I didn't catch you seeing that I have was Robert Todd Lincoln. Also I so love to see the changing of the guards.

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Hayley B - I’ve had a lot of people leave comments on the ones that I missed (including Lincoln) so I definitely need to go back someday. But yeah, once you get away from the Kennedys and the Tomb of the Unknown, you can pretty much have the place to yourself. Thanks for watching!

[@sailorcometh]

@@TheHistoryUnderground It's pretty much impossible to think of everyone there. You gave some that I didn't know about but was fascinated in learning about them.

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Hayley B - Thanks. If you haven’t done so already, you should subscribe to catch all the future episode. I always appreciate having some extra eyes on these videos to add to what I may have missed. Always learning something.

[@jackburkhart873]

I've been there several times. Ceremony at the Tomb of the unknowns is by far the highlight of any trip to DC. Try to get there at Christmas some time. Volunteers, multitudes of military and civilians put a wreath on every stone. Audrey seems to get a little extra. Around the side where soldiers come up for the cemetery, there is a colors ceremony every evening. That is impressive also. The view at the Lee Mansion is the best in the city. (Do you know that story) My son is active duty and we get to go in behind from Fort Meyers, which is treat in itself. One afternoon we walked all the way down to the he Iwo Memorial and back.

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

You’ll have to check out my other Arlington video as well 😉

[@IamSnowbird]

I love the minutia of history. Glad I discovered your channel.

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@timothyogden9761]

Thank you again! Glad we have a special place for the honored. How do we have history without reminders of the past? Please continue your good and vital work sir.

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Well said! Thanks!

[@chris_A8502]

Awe inspiring place. I visited in 1989, when a serving British soldier, and the changing of the guard at the tomb of the unknown soldier left an indelible impression on me. Utmost respect for the respect paid to the very special people with graves and memorials at Arlington, and heartfelt thanks for their sacrifice.

[@antonbruce1241]

And for those interested, there is a National Cemetery in Riverside, CA. This cemetery is also the home of the Medal of Honor Memorial, which is a sight which will not only take one's breath away, but will make one reflect as well. I know, as I have relative buried there and have been there many times. And since Sgt Basilone was mentioned...he wife is buried at Riverside National Cemetery.

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Interesting! Thanks for that info!

[@antonbruce1241]

@@TheHistoryUnderground You're welcome!

[@janetleishman3776]

Thank you for this...it brought tears and pride

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

It's quite the place. Thank you.

[@unseelie63]

William G .Walsh sacrificed his life by throwing himself over a live grenade to save his fellow Marines at Iwo Jima.

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Jacqueline Reed - True definition of a hero. That’s one of the reasons that I like visiting places like this. That’s a small slice of history that I may not have ever known had I not taken a moment to wander around a bit. Thanks for sharing!

[@unseelie63]

@@TheHistoryUnderground My pleasure.I was looking up various recipients of the Medal of Honor and during the Vietnam war so many of them made the same sacrifice William Walsh did:protecting fellow soldiers by covering live grenades with their own bodies.I shudder to think of what that must have been like,as I don't think any of them were killed instantly.The courage and selflessness involved is humbling.

[@williammawk1720]

I live out west and have never been in the east but, I am planning a bike trip back there in the spring of 2020. Arlington is the main place I plan on visiting then the famous museums. I am a very emotional person so know that while at the cemetery I'll be a teary eyed mess.

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

I think that it's a must see for everyone. Be sure to allot plenty of time for yourself so that you can walk the grounds and really get a feel for the place. Thanks for watching!

[@warrenkorgeski9992]

Such noble men and women! Unsung heroes!!!

[@joeyshofner639]

I visited back in 1993 and 2016, you need to plan on a good 8 hours to see everything. Can't wait to go back.

[@leeanna3114]

Ira Hayes brought tears to my eyes!

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

That one along with John Basilone and Audie Murphy were probably my favorite stops. Tragic life for that man.

[@wendellhoward884]

I love your spiritual messages with your pod casts.

[@manospercutivas9870]

Hello, I am from Chihuahua Mexico, I have been following your videos for a few days, and I want to thank you for the information you give us, I really like the story, and with your videos I have learned a lot about your country, I send you a hug from this distant place .

[@Chrisamos412]

“Live your life well, live it with eternity in mind”. Well said, THE most important thing we should do while still breathing, is to seek our Creator.

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Glad to hear that you agree :)

[@georgecrosby113]

My son participated in a wreath laying ceremony at the tomb with his Scout Troop. He was one of four scouts in the ceremony. Two of the scouts had connections. My son's Great Uncle is M.I.A. in Korea. Another Scout's Grandfather is buried there.

[@misamone]

I was impressed when i saw the grave of John Basilone. I found out about him watching "The Pacific", and his story, literally haunted me ever since... Thank you for that, it was a surprise!!

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Mihaela Grigoratus - He has a pretty amazing story. Glad that I could go to his grave and share the experience!

[@davidcardin3271]

I love that your a believer. Same here. I love your KZbin videos. There all so good. Keep it up

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Thanks! Appreciate that.

[@craigj5403]

Another one that is often overlooked is the Victims of Islamic Terrorist Attack on the Pentagon Memorial was one I didn't know about until I was there a few years ago.

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Craig J - I’ve been there. Very moving what they did with that memorial. I intend to get back there one day and do a video on it. Thanks for watching!

[@albertshumate7688]

Did you know that Lee Marvin is buried at Arlington? I do know that he earned a Purple Heart as a Marine. I have also heard he received disability from that wound til the day he died. Another story about Lee was when he was making "The Big Red One" he and Sam Fuller would go off together at times talking, wouldn't you have been a fly on the wall to hear these two Combat Vets talking.

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

I really messed up on that one. I didn't know until after I'd left that he was buried there and apparently I was within 10 yards of his grave. That's a fascinating story about The Big Red One. Would love to have known what those guys were talking about.

[@albertshumate7688]

Another piece of trivia for you. My Grandfather. F.M. Shumate was John Perishing's driver when Perishing was chasing Pancho Villa. Also, if you noticed on Pershing's marker it stated "General of the Armies". Eisenhower and the other Five Stars were General of the Army, Navy and later on Air Force, all singular not plural. Act of Congress made George Washington General of the Armies Posthumously so as to not be out ranked.

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Albert Shumate - Holy smokes. That is so cool. Always learning something.

[@calvinallen4313]

You would love the Grove Street Cemetery in New Haven, CT. I stumbled upon it when touring Yale. The likes of Roger Sherman, Noah Webster, Eli Whitney, and the inventor of American football, Joshua Camp, are buried there. I have loved cemeteries since that day! Also Charles Goodyear inventor of the galvanized rubber tires, is there. Treasure trove!

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Interesting. I’ll put that on the list in case I ever make up to that part of the country. Thanks!

[@SandraBugler-vq6co]

The changing of the guard was my favorite at the cemetery. Living so close I went often.

[@tamiwallace7572]

Could spend days there! Thank you for the service of all these Heroes.

[@tamiwallace7572]

True American Patriots! 🇺🇸

[@dragonslayer671]

I wish I could give your channel more thumbs up. Thank you so much for bringing history to life. As we look at all the tombstones, it should be a reminder to us all that freedom is not free. Thank you again!!!!

[@ZEighty8]

Thank you. Nice video. At the National Cemetery in St. Louis, Jefferson Barracks, they have common graves that contain all the remains of bomber crews that died together on bombing missions to Germany when their plane was shot down, as well as medal of honor winners from the Indian wars.

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Yes. Got a few videos from there too. Thanks!

[@druballard8929]

Thank you so much for your channel. I found it recently and being a history nut myself I appreciate your levity, knowledge, and appreciation of our national past. Please keep up the amazing work you are doing.

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Thanks for watching!

[@irishmike519]

Well Done! I’ve been to Arlington twice. What an honor to be amongst heroes!

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Amen to that.

[@timothywilson7860]

I'm so glad I came across your channel. I am a huge history fan and enjoy your stories so much. Thank you and keep bringing the history!

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Glad you like them! Thanks for watching!

[@unseelie63]

Audie Murphy was only 19 years old when he earned his Medal of Honor.He suffered from PTSD for the rest of his life,which was,sadly,cut short when he was killed in a plane crash in 1971.He was 45.

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Jacqueline Reed - Murphy and Basilone were the two graves that had the most impact for me. Well, and Ira Hayes too. Thanks for sharing the extra info!

[@unseelie63]

@@TheHistoryUnderground My pleasure!

[@tammymullenix7854]

I just want to say thank you for all of your videos. They are so interesting.

[@mikephister3940]

Audie Murphy was the most decorated soldier of his time, but the is another of the current time is Col. Robert L. Howard, Medal of Honor Distinguished Service Cross Silver Star Defense Superior Service Medal Legion of Merit (4) Bronze Star (4) Purple Heart (8) Meritorious Service Medal (3) Air Medal (3) Joint Service Commendation Army Commendation Medal (7) He was wounded 14 times over 54 months of combat, was awarded the Medal of Honor, eight Purple Hearts, a Distinguished Service Cross,[a] a Silver Star, and four Bronze Stars. He was nominated for the Medal of Honor three separate times over a 13-month period but received lesser medals for the first two nominations, which were for actions performed in Cambodia where the U.S. was fighting covertly. He was awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions on December 30, 1968, his third nomination.

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Dang! That's quite the list. I need to check this guy out. Thanks for the info! Always learning something.

[@karlnitz1126]

A coin left on a headstone lets the deceased soldier's family know that somebody stopped by to pay their respects. If you leave a penny, it means you visited. ... If you served with the soldier, you leave a dime. A quarter is very significant because it means that you were there when that soldier was killed.

[@1psychofan]

How many times must I binge your channel…?….Just one more!

[@vipergtsmre]

I was fortunate enough to see the changing of the guard in person! a couple times when i was young🇺🇸... holy crap, i missed a lot (Audie, etc).., my pops is more into civil war

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Very moving ceremony to see.

[@jimreilly917]

Arlington became a cemetery for Union dead during the Civil War. It was the estate of one Robert E Lee. They did this so the Lee family would never again live at Arlington.

[@vipergtsmre]

@@jimreilly917 I was always thought of it more as the winners giving Lee the middle finger😆

[@jimreilly917]

@@vipergtsmre that's the undiplomatic version...but yeah. The Union Col in charge of Graves Registration DESPISED Lee for his role in CSA rebellion.

[@vipergtsmre]

@@jimreilly917 agreed, still.. he was a hell of a General (except for a few bad calls, including Picketts Charge) I got to walk that field several times, it was a long damn way, and nobody was firing at me.

[@marcelocayetano5951]

Just recently found your video and to extend to you my appreciation for educating us or me the sacrifices our fellow Americans in preserving our freedom. Thanks for doing this video to extend our knowledge on the history of this country. I’m a Filipino American and a veteran. The next time you visit Arlington cemetery can you look up a Fil-American WWII veteran unknown but his exploit during the war was beyond belief his name is Ramon S. Subejano.

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Marcelo Cayetano - I will certainly do that. Thanks for the heads up and thanks for watching!

[@beckykauffman893]

I am a history buff and stumbled on to your channel because I was watching other Arlington Cemetery videos. Arlington history is fascinating. A must visit if you are in Washington DC. I also. believe graveyards connect us to our past. Definitely will be watching more videos. Thank you.

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Thanks! I really do appreciate that. Especially coming from a self-identified history buff. Hope that you continue to enjoy the future videos!

[@elisehemmer8189]

William Walsh died protecting his fellow soldiers during Iwo Jima. You were right. I'm enjoying your videos.

[@RetiredDuke]

You missed 2 of my favorite actors who were WW2 heroes in their own right that being Eddie Albert who was in the Navy and was responsible for rescuing several dozen Marines during the battle of Guadalcanal and my favorite tough guy actor Lee Marvin who was a Marine and was wounded during the battle for Saipan I believe.

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

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[@tommyodonnell9]

Eddie Albert isn't at Arlington.

[@peggybaxter8480]

Again, Thank You! I love your show. Your taking me places I'd love to go!

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Our pleasure!

[@doubtingthomas736]

It's an amazing place... On my first trip from the U.K. to the U.S. back in 1986, I visited here, very moving.

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Pretty moving place for sure.

[@bonniewilke3845]

Just discovered you and we're really enjoying your videos. When we were at Gettysburg, our tour guide showed us the eternal flame there and he told us that Jackie Kennedy got the idea for John's grave from seeing the one at Gettysburg.

[@philadelphiagraveyardhisto7650]

Awesome video, I have been to Arlington many times and have ventured out into section 13, the Civil war section. In the center of 13 is the graves of G W Parke Custis & his wife(in law’s of RE Lee.). Love this place. Great job. Thank you for all you do to pay respect to those who have served. 🇺🇸

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Thanks for the kind words. And thanks for the extra info as well. Always learning something.

[@robertschumann7737]

They made a movie about a John Basilone and 2 other Medal of Honor recipients. Everyone knows his story, not many remember his name.

[@wendycity6002]

So glad you went to IRA Hay's grave. My mother played Johnny Cash's Ballad of Ira Jays almost every day for years. I did not know we were part Indian or Native American until years later. Always wondered why we looked different. So, thanks much

[@jamessquire1]

Your work is superb. Thanks my friend.

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Many thanks

[@gindywilliams1045]

I finally made it to visit Arlington summer of this year and i had always wanted to growing up to pay my respect to all those who are laid to rest there it is such a humble place so steeped in history that you can learn so much from those who have been respectfully laid to rest there if you will take the time to listen to their stories

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

No other place like it. I've learned a lot there.

[@gindywilliams1045]

I learned so much more about our history after my visit there too I plan on going back at some point and taking my son grandson and daughter in law

[@bradleysechler8054]

i visited Arlington and it made me realize the sacrifice for freedom and made thank God i live in America