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The Known Unknown [rebroadcast]
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The Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery
This chapter explores the history of honoring unidentified remains in war, from the Romans to World War One. It focuses on the concept of an unknown soldier's grave and how it became a symbol of collective mourning and remembrance. The chapter also discusses the American memorial at Arlington Cemetery known as 'the unknown' and the newer sets of unidentified remains added for subsequent wars.
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