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A soldier guarding the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier marches 21 steps, turns then faces east for 21 seconds, turns and faces north for 21 seconds, then must take 21 steps and repeat the process. The number 21 symbolizes the honor of a 21-gun salute. PHOTO COURTESY OF ARLINGTON NATIONAL CEMETERY

A soldier guarding the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier marches 21 steps, turns then faces east for 21 seconds, turns and faces north for 21 seconds, then must take 21 steps and repeat the process. The number 21 symbolizes the honor of a 21-gun salute. PHOTO COURTESY OF ARLINGTON NATIONAL CEMETERY

A soldier guarding the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier marches 21 steps, turns then faces east for 21 seconds, turns and faces north for 21 seconds, then must take 21 steps and repeat the process. The number 21 symbolizes the honor of a 21-gun salute. PHOTO COURTESY OF ARLINGTON NATIONAL CEMETERY

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