What blows my mind is how much the DC side of the river has changed. It looks so rural in this picture compared to today. There is a distinct lack of development in the 1943 image.
Was there no Guard at that time? I can see the old path that they were walking, but I can't imagine getting so close without being addressed by the Guardsman. I have been there several times and it is a humbling and impressive experience just being there. The change of the guard took a couple of hours to process.
Can somebody explain this tomb to me? Is it for one unknown soldier or for all who couldn't be identified during the war? I've always been interested in it but I've never known
![image showing Sailor and girl at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Washington, D.C., May 1943 [2777x2153]](7b355828-e3e7-54a4-8b23-87867e4fb722.jpg)
WhoH8in on May 30th, 2018 at 17:21 UTC »
What blows my mind is how much the DC side of the river has changed. It looks so rural in this picture compared to today. There is a distinct lack of development in the 1943 image.
scaevola79 on May 30th, 2018 at 18:20 UTC »
Was there no Guard at that time? I can see the old path that they were walking, but I can't imagine getting so close without being addressed by the Guardsman. I have been there several times and it is a humbling and impressive experience just being there. The change of the guard took a couple of hours to process.
cburke106 on May 30th, 2018 at 19:00 UTC »
Can somebody explain this tomb to me? Is it for one unknown soldier or for all who couldn't be identified during the war? I've always been interested in it but I've never known