The Tomb of the Unknown

GPTKB entity

Statements (54)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:memorial
gptkbp:dedicated_to unknown soldiers
gptkbp:designed_by gptkb:Thomas_Hastings
gptkbp:established gptkb:1921
gptkbp:features an eternal flame
three crypts
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label The Tomb of the Unknown
gptkbp:includes the Unknown Soldier of World War I
the Unknown Soldier of World War II
the Unknown Soldier of the Korean War
the Unknown Soldier of the Vietnam War
gptkbp:inscription Here rests in honored glory an American soldier known but to God.
gptkbp:inspired similar memorials worldwide
gptkbp:is_a gptkb:philosopher
gptkb:memorial
gptkb:archaeological_site
symbol of peace
site of pilgrimage
symbol of honor
symbol of sacrifice
site of remembrance
national landmark
place of reflection
place of honor
site of honor
place of solace
place of tribute
site of dignity
gptkbp:is_associated_with military funerals
gptkbp:is_celebrated_in American military personnel
various memorial events
gptkbp:is_maintained_by gptkb:military_unit
the Army Honor Guard
gptkbp:is_part_of gptkb:American_history
U. S. military tradition
gptkbp:is_protected_by gptkb:The_Old_Guard
gptkb:United_States_federal_law
gptkbp:is_recognized_by the American public
wreath-laying ceremonies
a national shrine
gptkbp:is_symbolic_of national unity
sacrifice and valor
gptkbp:is_visited_by millions of people annually
heads of state
gptkbp:located_in gptkb:Arlington_National_Cemetery
gptkb:Virginia
gptkbp:managed_by gptkb:Department_of_the_Army
gptkbp:open_to_public April 9, 1926
gptkbp:opening_ceremony gptkb:memorial
gptkb:Veterans_Day
gptkbp:significance national remembrance
gptkbp:symbolizes sacrifice of soldiers
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:R._H._Barlow
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4