| In Honored Glory Interment Of 2 Wars' Unknown Soldiers | ||
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| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 1648 |
| Catalog #: | 355608 | |
| Clip Number: | 355608-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | 031-044-02 | |
| Timecode: | 00:22:30 - 00:24:08 | |
| Location: | Washington, DC | |
| Year Shot: | 1958 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | Yes | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | CEREMONIES: Honors, Military FUNERALS: Unknown Soldiers LOCATIONS/NORTH AMERICA: USA, Washington D.C. | |
| Description: | Solemn ceremonies in the nation's capitol mark the entombment of the Unknown Soldiers of World War II and of the Korean heartbreak - in Arlington National Cemetery. President Eisenhower confers the Medal Of Honor, America’s highest award for valor, on each of the soldiers, highlighting the Memorial Day observance. Three religions held services, Roman Catholic, Protestant and Jewish. A solemn cortege moves from the Nations Capital to Arlington National Cemetery bering In State the caskets of the Unknown Soldiers. MS - More than 100,000 gathered along the funeral route. President Eisenhower: "On behalf of a grateful people. I now present medals of honor to these two unknowns who gave their lives to the United States of America." (President Eisenhower places the medals on top of the American Flag draped coffins, the band is playing music. MS - President Eisenhower lays a huge wreath at the base of the tomb. | |
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