Tomb of the Unknown Soldier opens to public for first time in nearly a century
For the first time in nearly 100 years, the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery is open to visitors for two days, honoring the memorial’s centennial.
Arlington National Cemetery said in a statement that the open hours on Tuesday and Wednesday mark a “rare opportunity for the public to walk next to the Tomb—a privilege otherwise given only to the Sentinels of the 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment or ‘The Old Guard.'”
The move comes just ahead of Veterans Day on Thursday.
Visitors, who were required to register online before the event ran out of passes, will be able to visit and lay complimentary flowers at the memorial from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Walk-ups might also be permitted.
There will also be a joint service flyover with aircraft from all branches of the military, along with an invite-only wreath laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, which President Biden is scheduled to attend.
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