The Sentinels don't wear any "Rank insignia" so they won't outrank the Military members in the Tomb!
@kabirconsiders
3 жыл бұрын
That’s a really nice touch
@kana9443
2 жыл бұрын
while yes that is true. the only one who does wear rank insignia on their uniform is the sgt of the guard. he/she is the master of ceremony and doesnt walk the mat.
@ColinRichards1
2 жыл бұрын
I use to hang out with a sentinel and he lived and breathed his job it was impressive.
@theblackbear211
3 жыл бұрын
On November the 11th, 1920, The UK laid to rest their Unknown Soldier in Westminster Cathedral - among the Kings of England. The "Chief Mourner" at his funeral was King George V... His Honor Guard were 100 recipients of the Victoria Cross... but the part that causes me to shed tears even to type it... The "Guests of Honor" were about 100 women... each having lost not only their husbands, but all of their sons during the war.
@KairiPrime
3 жыл бұрын
The 21 steps, 21 seconds of the Sentinels on guard represent the 21 gun salute, another of the highest honors given. So the 21 steps, 21 seconds are the Sentinels giving a constant symbolic 21 gun salute to the Unknowns. And not just the ones buried there, but to every Unknown in every war.
@tlelliott-nc2384
3 жыл бұрын
The custom grips of the SIG pistols carried by the Sergeant of the Guard are made from wood from the deck of the USS Olympia, the ship that carried the first unknown to the US in 1921.
@jeffreyclaypool3103
3 жыл бұрын
My father was in “The Old Guard” during the end of WWII. They were an active unit then. He guarded German prisoners and German SS prisoners in Berlin. He was very proud when we went to the Tomb of the unknown when we visited Arlington
@brianeleighton
2 жыл бұрын
They still are an active unit, they have been tasked with the mission of guarding our military's most sacred location since 1948. The Old Guard is the longest continuously active regiment in the Army. If a person was stupid/crazy enough to want to damage or destroy the Tomb, the Sentinels are authorized to use deadly force to prevent it. If a person approaches the Tomb, the Sentinel will move their weapon to port arms and will loudly tell the person to get behind the fence/chained off area. If the person ignores this warning, the next step is the Sentinel will chamber a round and repeat the warning. The sound of the round being chambered combined with the warning makes people back off. However, the third step would be the Sentinel actually pointing their weapon at the person and telling them it is their final warning, failure to comply will result in getting shot. Edit: I have both seen and heard of Sentinels having to elevate to the second level. I have never even heard of a Sentinel having to go to level three, much less actually shoot someone.
@docbearmb
3 жыл бұрын
Each of those markers is at a grave. They’re not just memorials arranged neatly. Also, not all of those buried in Arlington died in combat. The Unknowns- it’s one thing to give your life, your future for your country, your comrades. Losing one’s identity forever, well that takes it to another level. Thus the respect and honor paid.
@kabirconsiders
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for explaining this to me mate
@ronluk76
3 жыл бұрын
I spent an entire summer in DC once and went to almost every memorial, monument, and almost all the Smithsonian museums. As a history major in college, it's was the best summer of my life! I really liked the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and visiting JFK's grave at Arlington National Cemetary with the Eternal Flame. I think every American needs to visit Washington DC once in their lifetime.
@bju194422
3 жыл бұрын
I've been to DC 3 times. The last time it was pouring rain ... no problem, we spent 3 days exploring the Smithsonian & didn't even come close to seeing it all. Of course, we spent an entire day @ the Air & Space Museum. That place is AMAZING !!!
@denisewilson2838
3 жыл бұрын
Ssssssssssss added j
@althor1247
3 жыл бұрын
@@bju194422 I went in my 3rd grade
@davedove67
3 жыл бұрын
Especially Arlington
@dimetime35c
2 жыл бұрын
I lived in DC for half my life. There is so much to see and do. You can feel the history all around you. Arlington is something else, you feel a deep sadness but also a since that those buried there are on a level above normal man.
@stacyjane8014
Жыл бұрын
I know the story of the Tomb of the Unknown Solider, but every time I hear it, I still cry. I think we could all benefit from hearing more often. I hold our active and veteran service members in the highest regard, and truly appreciate their service and sacrifice.
@ESUSAMEX
3 жыл бұрын
The tomb where the unknown soldier from Vietnam rested is now empty because the military was able to identify his remains through DNA. Once that happened, his remains were removed and returned to his family.
@aleatharhea
2 жыл бұрын
Furthermore, because of DNA testing, there are no unknown remains from the Viet Nam war to replace him with.
@TakersSoulGirl22
8 ай бұрын
@@aleatharheayep. And i read that it will stay that way to represent all missing/lost soliders that will never be able to be identified because too much time has passed
@spuds416
3 жыл бұрын
Eisenhower was the Supreme Commander of Allied troops in Europe during WW2.
@Squ33zemly
2 жыл бұрын
I had the honor of present the wreath that stays at the tomb at all times for my school in 8th grade. We also got to see them prepare for the change in their chambers, the process of placing the uniform on is incredibly meticulous. They take great pride in their roles 💜
@archersfriend5900
3 жыл бұрын
One thing to remember any honorably discharged veteran in the United States is eligible for a military honors and a burial in a national cemetery if the family chooses. So the national cemeteries tend to be fairly large.
@deviant20
3 жыл бұрын
My PaPa was a vetern and wanted to be buried in Arlington when he died. My grandma denied his request and we couldn't do anything about it.
@brianeleighton
2 жыл бұрын
Arlington is actually now getting full so they are more selective now in who is buried there. However, there are many Veterans cemeteries around the nation.
@brianeleighton
2 жыл бұрын
@@deviant20 Without knowing your story, she may have applied and been denied. Like I said, only you know your life but that is a possibility. Like I said in an earlier post, they are getting more selective about burial in Arlington.
@graceskerp
2 жыл бұрын
@@brianeleighton Being a veteran doesn't automatically qualify for Arlington. Some of criteria Died on active duty Awarded Purple Heart or Silver Star and above Retiree (burial is scheduled for cancellation, cremation still allowed) Former POW who died after 30 Nov 1993 Immediate family members (spouse, surviving spouse, minor children) of the above
@brianeleighton
2 жыл бұрын
@@graceskerp Like I said, they are being more restrictive on Arlington burials. However, those restrictions are also fairly recent. It is because they are running out of room in Arlington, it is getting pretty close to capacity.
@PinkHawk191
3 жыл бұрын
I was in Washington DC for a field trip. I heard taps and stopped and stood since I knew that meant that someone from the military was being laid to rest. I knew to stop what I was doing since I live in a military family. It tears at my heart.
@graceskerp
2 ай бұрын
It does. During my husband's internment, I got through the gun salute and the flag presentation, but taps broke me - the long and final goodbye. CAVU Airman.
@richardkim3652
3 жыл бұрын
I LOVE how America also gives respect to the other nations unknown soldiers and even giving them medal of honors some times.
@kabirconsiders
3 жыл бұрын
That’s an awesome thing to do
@jeffburdick869
3 жыл бұрын
7:30 “I know not with what weapons World War III will be fought, but World War IV will be fought with sticks and stones,” Albert Einstein
@kabirconsiders
3 жыл бұрын
That’s a powerful quote. A nuclear war would likely be our extinction event
@wolfmanjack3451
3 жыл бұрын
The highest honor for an enlisted soldier is guarding the tomb of the unknown.
@jabbitt05
3 жыл бұрын
Not many people know that the Vietnam unknown actually got identified later on through DNA.
@countrytownify
3 жыл бұрын
And now the spot where he lay remains empty to represent all of the missing from that war.
@williampilling2168
3 жыл бұрын
Unfortunately, there are more than a fee unknowns, the tomb represents all of them. Here in Philadelphia there is a monument in Washington Square dedicated to the Unkowns of the Revolution, many of whom are buried in the square.
@johanna0131
3 жыл бұрын
Kabir, there’s a short video out there of a sentinel getting stabbed in the foot by the bayonet during his weapon inspection. He barely flinches, and does his March with blood oozing out of his boot. These guys are so highly trained and educated. They all volunteer for sentinel duty, but very few actually make it. You should check out the videos of what happens when a person trespasses or breaks a rule while visiting the tomb. These sentinels aren’t messing around.
@kabirconsiders
3 жыл бұрын
I definitely need to find that video
@jeremywilliams1835
3 жыл бұрын
Here's a fact they didn't mention in the video. The crypt for the Vietnam soldier is empty. They discovered who he was. He's from my hometown of St.Louis,MO.. There is video of it here on KZitem.
@robertjessen1554
2 жыл бұрын
The Unknown soldier was returned aboard the USS Olympia, she's now a museum ship in Philadelphia.
@stanleywilson2844
2 жыл бұрын
This showed freedom isn't cheep God bless these men
@covewatcher
3 жыл бұрын
Hi Kabir... to answer one of your early questions, those are actual grave sites marked with a cross or Star of David (for Jewish veterans). However, not all of those people were killed in wars. There are rules which qualify a person to be buried there, but a person can be buried there if they meet those qualifications even if they died of natural causes or old age. BUT... they are in fact all grave sites.
@angelleach6866
3 жыл бұрын
Growing up in the area I’ve had the opportunity to visit many times and it’s deeply moving. The Old Guard is beyond impressive. The respect and honor they show the Unknowns is truly touching. I remember in 2012 during Hurricane Sandy they were given permission to stand down and still stood the watch! Or during the blizzard of 2016. 2 ft (60 cm) of snow fell and they did it again. It’s a level of dedication most of us can’t understand. I guess that’s why it’s the second rarest badge in the entire US military second only to the astronaut badge.
@kabirconsiders
3 жыл бұрын
I’d love to visit it at some point, its an awesome tradition
@angelleach6866
3 жыл бұрын
@@kabirconsiders Arlington is literally right across the bridge from DC so on your next trip to the US if you do a stop over in DC for a couple of days it’s worth considering!
@tommyodonnell9
3 жыл бұрын
There has never been a stand down order. During hurricanes option is to stand guard at the top of the stairs, but everyone has always remained on the plaza. (The stand down order is just internet lore. Unfortunately there are many myths about the Tomb, so much so that the Tomb Guard Society's website has addressed them, point by point.)
@NamiMakimono
3 жыл бұрын
I had chills run down my neck, arms, and legs when they mentioned the plane missing from each formation. Always breaks my heart.
@graceskerp
2 жыл бұрын
The Missing Man Flight: That's a CAVU moment. Ceiling and Visibility Unlimited.
@keithsudkamp7496
3 жыл бұрын
No lie. I couldn't do a re-act vid to something like this. I get not just goosebumps, but I become all teary eyed! Those unknown soldiers deserve every bit of respect they were given.
@kabirconsiders
3 жыл бұрын
Absolutely each of those men died as heroes
@Seven50ml
3 жыл бұрын
I'm grateful that my parents took me to Arlington as a teenager. That trip really made me appreciate those that have fought and died for us.
@theblackbear211
3 жыл бұрын
Great reaction. Thoughtful response. I'll leave you with this quote I once heard. "A veteran is someone who wrote their government a blank check for everything they had, up to and including their own life."
@kabirconsiders
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Bear, that’s one hell of a quote
@meltedplasticarmyguy
3 жыл бұрын
As a combat veteran myself, I can say with absolute certainty that war is not Hell. War is war, and Hell is Hell. And if I had a choice, I choose Hell.
@cyndicook7755
Жыл бұрын
I've heard my daddy say pretty much the same thing. He was in the 6th Armored during WWII.
@shawnpepper540
2 жыл бұрын
As a veteran, and a former little boy, when I saw this ceremony in person when I was 10, it completely made me want to be a soldier when I grew up. This is one of our most sacred things.
@agirlnamedbrett.
2 жыл бұрын
thank you for your service. xoxo 🇺🇸
@jamesedwards2483
3 жыл бұрын
The USS Olympia(C-6), Which Brought The Unknown Soldier Of World War I Back To The United States Is Still Extant!! She's A Museum Ship In Philadelphia, PA. The Area Where The Casket Rested While Aboard Is Memorialized By A Marble Marker Upon Which Rests A Concrete Folded American Flag
@jimmythetout109
3 жыл бұрын
That ship , the Olympia , was Admiral Deweys flagship at the Battle of Manila Bay , during the Spanish American war . The Olympia is still a commissioned ship in the US Navy ...and is the oldest , largest iron warship still afloat ...Have been on it several times here in Philly ...
@jamesedwards2483
3 жыл бұрын
@@jimmythetout109 Actually, USS Olympia Is NOT A Commissioned US Navy Ship. The Oldest Commissioned US Navy Ship Is USS Constitution In Boston, Followed By USS Pueblo(AGER-2), Which Is Being Held Following Its Capture By Naval Forces Of North Korea!!
@michaelmcgowen8780
3 жыл бұрын
I have an uncle, George L. Forbes, who is buried in Arlington National Cemetery. He wasn't kill in combat, but died peacefully at home. He enlisted in the then US Army Air Force in 1942, and served until the end of World War 2. He then reenlisted in the USAAF, and served our country until retirement in 1972 from the US Air Force, having also served during the Korean & Vietnam Wars.
@robertjessen1554
2 жыл бұрын
We are better today because men like those lived among us. 🙏
@brendawalters3728
Жыл бұрын
brought tears to my eyes and goose bumps. I always wanted to join the military but having Epilepsy prevented that. my thanks go out to all that have and are in service to this great country and all of our allies.
@michaelwilkinson2928
3 жыл бұрын
The first Tomb of the Unknown Warrior was in Westminster Abbey. Other countries then copied it. You will find the story extraordinarily moving. Once the corpse was identified, it was treated as the Monarch and given a full State Funeral from leaving France until the internment in the Abbey.
@mlong1958
2 жыл бұрын
The Old Guard Sentinels wear no rank insignia while on guard, so as to never give the appearance of outranking the unknowns. The Viet Nam tomb is now empty since that soldier was identified. The Sentinels badge is the second least awarded military badge, second only to the astronaut badge. The badge can be revoked at anytime during the Sentinel's lifetime if they bring discredit to themselves, The Old Guard, or The U.S. Army.
@shirleyfisher8313
Жыл бұрын
I was privileged to live fairly close to Golden Gate National Cemetery where I could visit 3uncles and a grandfather care buried. It is overwhelming!! The pictures here of the rows on row of crosses is hard to imagine and the thought that this is not the only cemetery honoring our fighting men and women!! Here and in other countries! And the dates where so many rows are the same!!! And in many cases the ages are so often under 20!!! A sight you never forget. Nor should we. Thank you for this piece...
@ColinRichards1
2 жыл бұрын
I live 1.5 km from Arlington National Cemetery. I have many friends friend Iraq and Afghanistan buried there. As well as my grandfather from WWII was also burried there. I drive by them every day, and I can not help but think of them.
@richwilliams7787
3 жыл бұрын
The most sacred place in this country
@bju194422
3 жыл бұрын
I've been to Arlington National Cemetary twice. The Changing of the Guard was very emotional. The eternal flame at President Kennedy's grave really got to me, as well. I was a teenager when he was assassinated & it was like living that horrific time all over again. Both times I was there we saw funeral processions & heard Taps off in the distance. Rips your heart right out of your chest ...
@DeusSalis
3 жыл бұрын
Trump is the closest thing to Kennedy yet people have been brainwashed to hate him because he ran with an R instead of a D, I guarantee JFK wouldn't be a D in this day and age.
@Dazza13Bravo
3 жыл бұрын
Having served 10 years in the Army and 3 tours at age 55 I've already told my wife I want to rest in a military cemetery. She will also just above or below me.
@Ironhead251
Жыл бұрын
The true measure of a hero is when one gives his life to save others with the knowledge that they will never know.
@Halloween_Hans
3 жыл бұрын
I've always liked to walk around cemeteries and visit with the dead folks for a bit. Not in a morbid way at all, it's just peaceful. Reminds me that none of us are promised any specific amount of time here. Also, the intro music is still so good.
@kabirconsiders
3 жыл бұрын
You mean the intro music for the vid?? If so, thanks mate :)
@amberswafford9305
3 жыл бұрын
Memento mori
@Halloween_Hans
3 жыл бұрын
@@kabirconsiders yeah, I meant your intro. Always gets me nodding my head
@templar9234
2 жыл бұрын
The ship that transported the WW1 unknown soldier (USS Olympia) still exists, and is preserved as a museum ship
@laurataylor8717
3 жыл бұрын
There are videos about why you should never mess with the guards at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. People who are there on vacation doing historical sightseeing may not know the full story, but see the guards at the Tomb in a similar way to the Queen's guards and feel compelled to mess with them for a reaction.
@kabirconsiders
3 жыл бұрын
I don’t know why people would try to mess with the guards, it’s such a douche bag thing to do
@babyfry4775
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your beautiful words to our soldiers. Those pictures of the cars and riders on horseback during Harding’s presidency was in the 1920’s. Great footage. I’ve seen the changing of the guard a few times, always inspiring. Just like seeing your changing of the Queen’s guards. Pomp and circumstance is so inspiring. I have lots of soldiers in my family so it’s important to me. Thanks again.
@arnoldhancock5104
3 жыл бұрын
When a soldier lays down his life we need to think about the children, grandchildren and on down the line, that soldier would have had, that will never be. In other words when a soldier lays down his, life he is also laying down the lives of his offspring. People that would have been, but will never be.
@TheCosmicGenius
3 жыл бұрын
I used to live across the street from Arlington National Cementery - the US Marine Corps Memorial could be seen from the apartment building's front door. I'd go over & pay respects all the time. Well worth visiting if you ever get to the Washington DC area.
@moviebuff5588
3 жыл бұрын
There’s a high quality 4K video of the full Changing of the Guard at the Tomb of the Unknowns. I definitely recommend to anyone who hasn’t been to Arlington. Still gives me the shivers!
@jaycooper2812
11 ай бұрын
That film is from 1921. I witnessed the ceremony of the changing of the guard at the Tomb of thr Unknown Soldier one day and during the inspection the officer inspecting the weapon dropped it and the bayonet pierced the Soldier's foot through the top of his shoe. The Soldier didn't even flinch and no one realized that he was injured until a spectator pointed out that he was leaving a trail of blood spots as he marched almost an hour later. He finished his shift and at the next guard change he was so weak that he was carried away on a stretcher but had refused to let the injury prevent him from doing his duty to his fallen comrades. He eventually lost 2 of his toes due to the delay of treatment and one year later he was back to guarding the tomb.
@tommyodonnell9
11 ай бұрын
LOL ... that is utter BS. The guard didn't lose much blood and he certainly wasn't carried away on a stretcher. And he most certainly still has all his toes!!! (Where in the world did you hear such a ridiculous tale?!!
@Dannib823
3 жыл бұрын
Saw some recent videos disrespecting this tomb, so shameful
@brandyforsythe1882
3 жыл бұрын
It's ridiculous the amount of disrespect in this country right now. Guaranteed 80% of young people have no idea this memorial even exists or what it's for.
@kabirconsiders
3 жыл бұрын
Scumbag behaviour
@gopher6532
3 жыл бұрын
@@brandyforsythe1882 i didn't know this existed until i visited it and did some research
@cfromcass
2 жыл бұрын
At Arlington National Cemetery those are graves. UK did this first in 1920 then France in 1921.
@JEFFwasHERE...
3 жыл бұрын
Hey Kabir you should check out "Why You Don't Want to Mess with the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier". It's about the men and women who guard the Tomb. It will give you chills from start to finish.
@kabirconsiders
3 жыл бұрын
i’ll put it on my list!
@M.CHobbies
3 жыл бұрын
Also in Hudson Massachusetts there is a museum called the American Heritage Museum, with tanks on display. it’s kinda in the middle of nowhere but I believe it was 85% of the tanks are so well restored they still drive to this day. The stories and sheer number of tanks and vehicles is incredible it also has veterans who work as volunteers.
@thamertanner5448
2 жыл бұрын
I live in Mass and have never heard of this, definitely going to check it out!
@TheMiracleKid1
2 жыл бұрын
I Know You Are Really Interested In The Tomb Of The Unknown Soldier So You Should Watch And React To The Video "The Mistake That Haunts This Guard Of The Tomb Of The Unknown Soldier" It Is Incredibly Emotional But Absolutely Positively 100% Worth Watching For Sure. It Is An Important Video And Really Shows The True Meaning Behind The Tomb Of The Unknown Soldier. I Grew Up In Maryland/Washington, D.C. From Birth To The Age Of 18 Years Old And Have Been To The Tomb Of The Uknown Soldier At Arlington National Cemetary In Virginia Multiple Times And I Have Seen The Changing Of The Guards And The Other Ceremonies Multiple Times!!!!!
@aleatharhea
2 жыл бұрын
3:00 yes they're graves. 5:00 footage is from 1921. The tomb of the unknown started out honoring a WWI soldier. In 1958, they added unkowns from WWII and from the Korean war.
@katyareads221
3 жыл бұрын
That old video footage was 1920's.
@kabirconsiders
3 жыл бұрын
That’s honestly incredible
@TheMajorActual
3 жыл бұрын
@@kabirconsiders It's the actual footage from 1921. There's some footage out there from that time, although not very much, and most of it is pretty grainy....It gives one pause.
@meganlynn83
3 жыл бұрын
Absolutely fascinating! I still need to go to DC to see this in person.
@kabirconsiders
3 жыл бұрын
The fact that is guarded 24/7 is so cool to me!
@meganlynn83
3 жыл бұрын
@@kabirconsiders Yes! There's another video out there where they show more about Sentinel's and what it takes to become a Tomb Guard. It's insanely difficult but strangely poetic, in a sense. There's even a video about why you don't F with Tomb Guards. They WILL draw their weapon if they need to. Respect is everything there and they do NOT play.
@brandyforsythe1882
3 жыл бұрын
Yes, Kabir I echo Megan's idea. There is video on what it takes to become a sentinel at the Tomb of the Unknowns. Very interesting. I'd love to see you react to that as well! Thank you, your videos are wonderful.
@joefoster1214
2 жыл бұрын
The tomb badge is the 3rd hardest badge to get in the military it is also the only badge in the military that can be revoked for anything that you do that brings discredit to the tomb
@tommyodonnell9
2 жыл бұрын
2nd, not 3rd.
@kristy7823
3 жыл бұрын
I saw that someone else also mentioned it but the thing I love most about the Sentinels is that they don't wear their ranks on their uniforms and that is so that they won't outrank the unknown soldiers since nobody knew what their ranks had been. There's many things to be proud of as an American with this whole thing, just the fact that they did something like this to honor those who never made it home gives a sense of profound pride but then some of the details surrounding it as well just amplify that pride like them not wearing ranks and I also love that they were all given the Medal of Honor and the other medals and I especially love that at least with the first soldier, I don't know if the others were or not, but that other countries involved in that war also gave their highest honors to that soldier and I may be mistaken, correct me if I am, but that seems a very big way to honor him as it is my understanding that there haven't been all that many of the Victoria Cross awarded to people, especially not people who were not part of the British military. There may have been more awarded than I'm aware of but I thought that there had not been all that many so for them to honor an American soldier with that is incredible to me anyway. I know that it's probably an impossible thing to do but I have always felt that any soldier regardless of the circumstances surrounding their deaths, any soldier who is killed in action should be awarded the Medal of Honor because regardless of what they happened to be doing at the time that they were killed, whether it was some act of incredible valor or just doing their duty as a soldier, they still made the ultimate sacrifice in service of their country and I just have always felt like they should be deserving of the medal for that act alone, simply for literally giving everything for their country's freedom. I guess that probably would be an impossible thing simply because there are so many who have given their lives but it's a nice thought anyway even if it'll never be done lol. But really great video as always, thank you so much for bringing some light and awareness to the history of the Tomb of the Unknowns. It's definitely something that more people should know about.
@kabirconsiders
3 жыл бұрын
The sentinel is not wearing their rank is a really nice touch
@cdubs9918
9 ай бұрын
Arlington is a place that takes your breath away. The second you cross the gates into Arlington you are instantly hit with this overwhelming feeling of pride and sadness. If I had to give advice to anyone visiting America. Skip Disney, skip Florida or NYC and go to Arlington. 1hr in Arlington will tell you all about our country.
@williamtauriello1581
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your respect.
@kabirconsiders
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks brother
@josephdillon5203
3 жыл бұрын
I think the tomb of the unknown soldier in Great Britain is in Westminster Abby
@elbruces
3 жыл бұрын
There's a video called "The Fallen of WW II" by Neil Halloran that breaks down how many people died in a nifty visual format. It's worth a reaction, if you haven't already.
@addtheater5143
3 жыл бұрын
Kabir, DC is a must if you come visit. I would personally recommend you put at it that top of the list. Tons to do and see and a lot is free, too.
@kabirconsiders
3 жыл бұрын
DC is 100% on my list of must visit places!
@LostTimeKills
3 жыл бұрын
They really gave everything for our country even their identities
@railfanadam1944
2 жыл бұрын
100 years ago today that Unknown WWl American soldier is carried down the Rotunda to Arlington National Cemetery.
@BlueDebut
3 жыл бұрын
Korea was a very unknown war. At least in these days. Technically the war is still going on and we're only in a cease fire so the war is basically on pause
@branon6565
3 жыл бұрын
Every one of us who's served their respective country under fire, experienced their generations own "WWII"....like my Dad did in Vietnam, I did in Iraq and Afghanistan...we've all been thru a version of "hell on earth"....trust me, it never leaves you, I can still smell the burn piles in Iraq, it's incredible and horrific to always have the ability to recall what we witnessed, and what we had to do....
@southernsixgamingfamilyfun8376
3 жыл бұрын
The one thing i actually thought was interesting at school
@kabirconsiders
3 жыл бұрын
Such an incredible story
@tyjaifoster1112
3 жыл бұрын
@@kabirconsiders kzitem.info/news/bejne/xHiczWmqnZWhjWU Jeff Gordon Jimmie Johnson 2011 I seen it on TV that day I was a big Jeff Gordon fan I was 6 years old at the time and trust me I loved him a lot and you should react to this before this weekend's race finale at Atlanta before 2022.
@spartiate567
9 ай бұрын
The Sentinels are badass but not stupid. In the heaviest hurricane winds, they spend most of their time sheltering in the open structure at the top of the stairs, where they can shelter from the worst of the wind in the lee of a wall or pillar, depending on the direction of the wind, while keeping an eye on the tomb. At night, when it is closed to the public, instead of marching ceremonially up and down the mat, the sentinel conducts a "roving patrol" around the tomb, varying their route so that someone who wanted to sneak up on them would not have a predictable routine to help them. I can't help think that some folks who wanted to vandalize the tomb at night, had better be ready for a small war.
@SherriLyle80s
3 жыл бұрын
I was born in Northern Virginia so lots of person trips for me to visit my family's Columbariums at Arlington, I have grandparents who are all there. Usually on their birthday. We recently laid to rest my grandmother there. She passed from cancer. When I visit, get a pass, and drive in, the soldiers always salute as I drive through the gate. It makes it feel more special that our loved ones were apart of something great. I moved out of state but I get to visit every few years.
@kabirconsiders
3 жыл бұрын
I’m sorry for your loss gamerlady ❤️
@havcg1
3 жыл бұрын
💖 - Thank you ... one more thought when thinking and hoping that we never again are faced with such a conflict ... consider the average age of the soldiers - and I mean on all sides. God protect the generations.
@lynnegulbrand2298
2 жыл бұрын
Those are all graves. Most cities all over the States have a Veterans Administration and there is cemeteries in them. My brother is buried at our VA center here where I live in Mississippi. He was in the US Air Force.
@conniebrown983
3 ай бұрын
There are videos of the changing of the guard! Very cool!! I saw it in person many years ago in 1988 when my high school made a trip to the Washington D. C. Area. I think you’ll love the videos you will see!
@TheCosmicGenius
3 жыл бұрын
At about 5.00 minutes in this video - that footage is 100 years old - Nov 1921. For some reason, the nation's official World War I memorial is here in Kansas City - I have a friend who works there. It's down the street from where I used to work.
@rileyfam
2 жыл бұрын
You should try to see this, I have several times. Retired Navy, my late wife was a disabled Navy veteran.
@damonbryan7232
3 жыл бұрын
If war must come. Let it be in my lifetime. So my children will know peace.
@kristy7823
3 жыл бұрын
Is that a quote from somewhere? If not, it should be. There's no better way to say it than that, what an absolute prayer. As a mother with children now old enough to join the military should they so choose, another war is probably one of my worst fears because I know that at least one of my children, my oldest son who's now 20, would most likely enlist in a heartbeat just knowing his personality and things, I know that he probably would and the thought terrifies me. I can't imagine what mothers and fathers of soldiers go through, I'd imagine that it's almost as bad as what the soldiers themselves go through, maybe not quite because they aren't actually there like the soldiers are but I can't imagine the fear of knowing that your child is there and that at any given moment you could get that ever dreaded phone call or telegram or visit from someone or however they notify people now. If that's a quote from somewhere please let me know where from, for such few words, what in impactful statement that is.
@kabirconsiders
3 жыл бұрын
That’s a really poignant quote
@ronluk76
3 жыл бұрын
The Veterans Affairs Administration here in the US overseas military cemeteries all over the US where US military veterans can be buried whether they died in war or not. All the military cemeteries l, unlike regular cemeteries where the grave are usually all different, all have just the similar row after row ot the exact same looking headstones, the only only difference is the names and dates and maybe the symbol of the deceased's religion. My favorite teacher and coach in HS served in the Korean in the Army but he died sixty years later in his eighties here in the US from old age and health problems. He is buried in a VA cemetery here in CA. His headstone looks the same as all the others except his name, his dates of birth and death, the branch he served in, his rank, the war he served during, an inscription by the family and the Lutheran cross because he was Lutheran.
@tommyodonnell9
3 жыл бұрын
Just FYI - Arlington isn't a VA cemetery.
@grimmlight4541
5 ай бұрын
Back when we actually cared for our veterans and our leaders weren’t fully corrupted yet to show respect and move of our soldiers and country. Now power has overtaken their brains it is all that remains over doing their duty to the country and the people who they look down on.
@fbksfrank4
3 жыл бұрын
The story of Arlington is epic in of itself.
@renaissanceman7145
3 жыл бұрын
I have had the honor of witnessing the Changing of the Guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in person. I found it visually very beautiful, more so if you know about the selection process to become a guard, the training required and the sacrifices they make to honor, on behalf of a grateful nation, those who anonymously gave their lives in service to their country. At the same time, for me, it was very sad to think of a young man so far from home, thrust into the chaos and hell of war. Was this his first, and last, combat experience or had he survived many battles and close calls? The answers to those questions are, as is the soldier's name, "Known Only To God ". As an American I feel a strong sense of duty to preserve and defend the country and especially the freedoms I enjoy because they gave everything. With that fresh in your mind imagine yourself standing just a few yards or meters from the Tomb itself. It's fairly quiet in this place, you hear no traffic, maybe a very distant airplane now and then but the primary sound source is the wind. That is, until someone starts flapping their gums and THAT is not tolerated. This is what I dislike about the Tomb and many other sacred places or events, disrespectful people.
@rozjones2035
3 жыл бұрын
You should react to the training the Sentinels go through. Not many make it through. Intense. If you ever get to that part of the US don't miss that.
@davidthieman8020
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Kabir for a great react. Its did help me to understand more about The Unknown Soldier.
@kabirconsiders
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks David, this is a really fascinating video
@willardwooten9582
3 жыл бұрын
Another one I've watched a lot of . No matter how many times I see it , it still gets to me but I love watching other people's reaction to see if they have something simular in their country.
@odemusvonkilhausen
3 жыл бұрын
5:09 He said the date, literally right before you asked the question. November 11, 1921.
@mescko
26 күн бұрын
It might interest you to know that a medal of honor recipient is saluted by active military even when the recipient is now a civilian again, one of the very few times when that occurs.
@josephviselli1656
3 жыл бұрын
One of the reasons war is so engrained in USA history is the United States has only had 15-20 years where we haven't been involved in a conflict in our history.
@TheDarthSoldier
9 ай бұрын
The sad part of the great war (ww1) was that most soldiers bories were never recovered because they were pulverized
@grahambryars889
2 жыл бұрын
I love to go to France and see every British and allied graves and thank them for there service for freedom
@steveyork8069
3 жыл бұрын
That footage was actually from 1921.
@braddaves242
2 жыл бұрын
This is arlington national cemetry it is creepy and breathtaking all at the same time
@tommyodonnell9
Жыл бұрын
How is ANC creepy???
@MrCRASHBOAT
3 жыл бұрын
Damn it man it made me cry RIP soldiers for protecting our freedom
@jtcash2005
3 жыл бұрын
British Tomb of the Unknown is in Westminster Abbey. Today, they take DNA samples from military members. Presumably, no additional unknowns.
@kabirconsiders
3 жыл бұрын
I need to do some reading into that, I didn’t know we did that here!
@sharistevens7755
3 жыл бұрын
Please react to the story of our national anthem. That one gave me chills.
@brianhixson5357
3 жыл бұрын
Check out what happens if you cross the guards of the unknown soilders they will cock the rifle and shoot if disrespectful
@sactyb
10 ай бұрын
We are all indebted to those before us!! We have too many ungrateful people today reaping the benefits, paid for by these amazing people!!
@truellaksala
3 жыл бұрын
Arlington Cemetery. I visited today. All should do
@e.g.1431
2 жыл бұрын
Those Crosses are the graves of Military
@Montweezy
3 жыл бұрын
The footage of the first unknown soldier I think was in 1921 so 100 years ago this year(possibly could be wrong but I think I'm correct) please correct me if I am wrong!....Yeah "The Old Guard" are like the King's Guard....They don't take any shit when someone is out of line when the are guarding the tomb. 365/24/7 have even done it during a hurricane some years back or it may have been a tropical storm by the time it reached Arlington, Virginia....
@tommyodonnell9
3 жыл бұрын
WWI Unknown on 11 November 1921. WWII and Korean War Unknowns on May 28, 1958. Vietnam Unknown was May 28, 1984 (but was identified and removed in 1998). Always have stayed on the plaza regardless of weather.
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