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Memorial Day to Honor Unknown Soldier at Arlington Shrine
A public observance at Arlington National Cemetery centers on placing a wreath on the tomb of the Unknown Dead led by President Coolidge. The piece links Memorial Day with Armistice Day, praises peace through strength, and notes Arlington Memorial Bridge, War Cross, and future memorials. It cites Harding and Dewey memorials, civic plans, and a call to remember all who served, including women’s contributions.
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New American Shrine
Arlington National Cemetery
Arlington
Brotherhood of Man
Coolidge
Washington
White House
United States
Potomac Valley
George Washington Monument
Lincoln Memorial
Capitol
Red Cross
Harding
Lincoln
Republic
Potomac
Arlington Memorial Bridge
Congress
Arlington Amphitheater
Mount Vernon
George Washington
Major L’enfant
Washington-Lee
Robert E. Lee
Virginia
Joe” Wheeler
West Point
Miles
Thomas W. Higginson
George Dewey
Washington ¢ Cathedral
Wilson
War Department
Bethlehem Chapel
Admiral Dewey
Washington Cathedral
Wilbur
Badger
Rodman
Eberle
Hilary Jones
Wood
Colvocoresses
Paul Cret
Philadelphia
Edgerton Swartwout
New York
John Russell Pope
Henry Hornbostel
Pittsburgh