#tomb-of-the-unknown-soldier

#tomb-of-the-unknown-soldier

Twenty-five years ago, the remains of an unidentified Canadian soldier were brought home from France and laid to rest at Ottawa's National War Memorial. The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier has since become one of our country's most meaningful sites of remembrance. In this episode, artist and sculptor Mary Ann Liu, who designed the tomb, shares the vision and symbolism behind her work.

To become a sentinel at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington National Cemetery, Army soldiers must endure a six-to-nine-month training program that 90% of trainees do not complete.