Bibliograph

Arlington National Cemetery and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Jinnow Khalid

Type

Label

Arlington National Cemetery and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Jinnow Khalid

Language

eng

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Arlington National Cemetery and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

Oclc number

965754193

Responsibility statement

Jinnow Khalid

Series statement

Landmarks of democracy: American institutions

Summary

The United States commemorates unidentified fallen soldiers in a special way. All unknown soldiers that have lost their lives since World War I are honored through tombs, which symbolize the courage and bravery possessed by the unknown people buried inside them. Arlington Cemetery, home to the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, boasts a peaceful atmosphere appropriate for the burial ground of hundreds of thousands of United States soldiers. This title uses primary sources and stunning imagery to introduce students to the history behind one of the country s most unifying institutions

Table Of Contents

Honoring sacrifice -- From memorial to headquarters -- The need for a military cemetery -- Property of the United States -- Notable graves -- The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier -- Becoming a tomb guard -- The changing of the guard -- Unknown soldiers from other wars -- The nation's most hallowed grounds

Target audience

juvenile

Classification