Memorial Amphitheater, Arlington National Cemetery, Virginia
Memorial Amphitheater & Tomb of the Unknowns
A brief history;
- Arlington Memorial Amphitheater is a colossal elliptical outdoor ampitheater designed by Thomas Hastings.
- The Memorial Amphitheater was built as replacement for the older, wooden ampitheater near to Arlington House and dedicated in May 1920.
- It is the setting for the annual services on Memorial Day and it is also used for many memorial services and funerals.
- The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier is located on the plaza of the Memorial Amphitheater on top of hill overlooking Washington, D.C.
- The tomb contains four vaults one for; World War I, World War II, Vietnam War & Korean War.
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