[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 185 (Thursday, October 21, 2021)]
[House]
[Page H5737]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




     RECOGNIZING THE CENTENNIAL OF THE TOMB OF THE UNKNOWN SOLDIER

  (Mr. PALAZZO asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute and to revise and extend remarks.)
  Mr. PALAZZO. Mr. Speaker, today I will introduce legislation, along 
with 100 other Members, to recognize the centennial anniversary of the 
Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington Cemetery.
  This Sunday, October 24, 2021, marks the 100-year anniversary since 
the body of one unidentified member of the Armed Forces who died during 
World War I was selected as the first Unknown Soldier.
  Since that date, an unidentified member of the Armed Forces from 
World War II, the Korean war, and the Vietnam war have been interred 
into the tomb.
  This resolution recognizes the ultimate sacrifice of the unknown 
soldiers interred at Arlington Cemetery and shows our gratitude and 
appreciation for all the members of the Armed Forces.
  Since the creation of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, members of the 
3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment, known as ``The Old Guard,'' have protected 
this sacred site 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
  100 years after the burial of the Unknown Soldier from World War I, 
the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier continues to be a powerful symbol of 
service and sacrifice, mourning, and memory.
  I am proud to introduce a resolution that pays respect to our Armed 
Forces and honors the 100-year anniversary of the Tomb of the Unknown 
Soldier.

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