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Port Authority Womens Long Sleeve Easy Care Shirt with Associate Member Logo L608
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Port Authority Ladies Color Block 3-in-1 Jacket with Associate Member Logo L321
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Port Authority Ladies Pro-Fleece Full Zippered Jacket with Associate Member Logo L227
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Port Authority Mens Pro-Fleece Full Zippered Jacket with Associate Member Logo F227
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Port Authority Mens Core Color Block Soft Shell Jacket with Associate Member Logo J318
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Port Authority Womens Core Color Block Soft Shell Jacket with Associate Member Logo L318
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Sport Tek Ladies Tech Fleece Full-Zip Hooded Jacket with Associate Member Logo L248
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Did you know?
Has anyone ever tried to get past the Tomb guards, or attempted to deface the Tomb?
Yes, that is the reason why we now guard the Tomb. Back in the early 1920's, we didn't have guards and the Tomb looked much different. It was flat at ground level without the 70 ton marble 'cap'. People often came to the cemetery in those days and a few actually used the Tomb as a picnic area, likely because of the view. Soon after in 1925, they posted a civilian guard. In 1926, a US Army soldier was posted during cemetery hours. On July 1, 1937 guard duty was expanded to the 24 hour watch. Since then, the ceremony has evolved throughout the years to what you see today. Today, most of the challenges faced by the Sentinels are tourists who are speaking too loudly or attempting to get a better picture (by entering the post).
