Yet in America, with our great experiment in self government, it is fitting that the most honored and closely guarded tomb in the land is that of an anonymous soldier of an unknown rank. When the first unknown Soldier was selected for burial in 1921, he laid in state at the Capitol Rotunda. Throngs of Americans paid their respects when the tomb was dedicated on November 11, Veterans Day, the unknown received the Medal of Honor. It's a uniquely American tradition that we honor anonymous sacrifice above worldly greatness. (01:09–01:17)
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