Arlington National Cemetery is preparing to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier this Veterans Day, Nov. 11. (Getty Images)Since that day nearly 100 years ago, the tomb has also become the final resting place for an unknown soldier from World War II and another from the Korean War. TOMB OF UNKNOWN SOLDIER TO MARK CENTENNIAL, WELCOME FIRST TOURISTS IN NEARLY 100 YEARSThe hashtag #Tomb100 is already being used across social media platforms to mark the occasion this week. Twenty-four hours a day, soldiers from the 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment, known as "The Old Guard," stand watch over the Tomb. The Old Guard has held this distinguished duty since 1948.

Source: Fox News November 09, 2021 13:40 UTC