Tomb of the Unknowns (Va.)

General Charles DeGaulle, Provisional President of France, placing a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. It was the first ceremony at the Tomb since peace was declared. From: Beth Gore.

The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington National Cemetery. The tomb erected in 1931, holds the body of an unidentified soldier who gave his life in World War I. It is cut from a single rectangular block of marble, 16 feet in length, 9 feet in width, and 11 feet in height. On the rear panel is inscribed "Here rests in honored glory an American Soldier known but to God."

Parade Rest for the honor guards of the 3rd "Old Guard" Infantry Regiment (Fort Myer, Virginia, and Fort McNair, D.C.) as they await the start of a traditional wreath-laying ceremony on the plaza of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington National Cemetery. At the left-hand corner is The United States Army Band. From: Arthur Marasco.