Important people

· John F. Kennedy: 35th President of the United States, assassinated in 1963. His gravesite is marked
by the Eternal Flame.

· Audie Murphy: One of the most decorated American combat soldiers of World War II.

· Thurgood Marshall: The first African American Supreme Court Justice.

Visitors

· Arlington National Cemetery receives approximately 4 million visitors annually. It is a place of

honor and reflection, attracting people from all over the world.

Description of monument

· The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier is one of the most revered monuments in the United States,
located in Arlington National Cemetery. It honors unidentified soldiers who died in combat. The
tomb is a symbol of the sacrifices made by American service members in all wars.

Artist:

· The main sculptor for the sarcophagus was Thomas Hudson Jones.

Description of the design

· The sarcophagus features three Greek figures representing Peace, Victory, and Valor. The
inscription reads: "Here rests in honored glory an American soldier known but to God."

Purpose

· To honor unidentified American soldiers who died in wars.

Materials Used

· White marble.

Location

· Arlington National Cemetery, Virginia, USA.

Important Dates:

· Dedicated on November 11, 1921.

Dimensions

· The tomb is approximately 9 feet 4 inches long, 6 feet 6 inches wide, and 10 feet 2 inches high.

Brief History of the Conflict:

· The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier was created after World War I to honor unidentified soldiers.
It has since become a memorial to unknown soldiers from subsequent conflicts, reflecting the
ongoing sacrifices of the U.S. military.