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> From: "LAURI GRAY" <richlauri@verizon.net>
> Date: November 10, 2010 8:23:34 PM EST
> To: <Undisclosed-Recipient:;>
> Subject: Fw: The Jeopardy Question Nobody Could Answer
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> ARLINGTON CEMETERY
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> Jeopardy Question:
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> On Jeopardy the other night, the final question was "How many steps does the guard take during his walk across the tomb of the Unknowns" ---- All three contestants missed it! --
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> This is really an awesome sight to watch if you've never had the chance. Very fascinating.
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> Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
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> 1. How many steps does the guard take during his walk across the tomb of the Unknowns and why?
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> 21 steps: It alludes to the twenty-one gun salute which is
> the highest honor given any military or foreign dignitary.
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> 2. How long does he hesitate after his about face to begin his return walk and why?
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> 21 seconds for the same reason as answer number 1
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> 3. Why are his gloves wet?
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> His gloves are moistened to prevent his losing his grip on the rifle.
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> 4. Does he carry his rifle on the same shoulder all the time
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> He carries the rifle on the shoulder away from the tomb. After his march across the path,
> he executes an about face and moves the rifle to the outside shoulder.
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> 5. How often are the guards changed?
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> 6. What are the physical traits of the guard limited to?
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> For a person to apply for guard duty at the tomb, he must be
> between 5' 10' and 6' 2' tall and his waist size cannot exceed 30.
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> They must commit 2 years of life to guard the tomb, live in a barracks under the tomb,
> and cannot drink any alcohol on or off duty for the rest of their lives.
> They cannot swear in public for the rest of their lives
> and cannot disgrace the uniform or the tomb in any way.
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> After two years, the guard is given a wreath pin that is worn on
> their lapel signifying they served as guard of the tomb.
> There are only 400 presently worn. The guard must obey these rules
> for the rest of their lives or give up the wreath pin.
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> The shoes are specially made with very thick soles to keep the heat and cold from their feet.
> There are metal heel plates that extend to the top of the shoe in order to make the loud click
> as they come to a halt.
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> There are no wrinkles, folds or lint on the uniform.
> Guards dress for duty in front of a full-length mirror.
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> The first six months of duty a guard cannot talk to anyone nor watch TV.
> All off duty time is spent studying the 175 notable people laid to rest in Arlington National Cemetery .
> A guard must memorize who they are and where they are interred. Among the notables are:
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> President Taft,
> Joe Lewis {the boxer}
> Medal of Honor winner Audie L. Murphy, the most
> decorated soldier of WWII and of Hollywood fame.
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> Every guard spends five hours a day getting his uniforms ready for guard duty.
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> ETERNAL REST GRANT THEM O LORD AND LET PERPETUAL LIGHT SHINE UPON THEM.
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> In 2003 as Hurricane Isabelle was approaching Washington, DC,
> our US Senate/House took 2 days off with anticipation of the storm.
> On the ABC evening news, it was reported that because of the dangers from the
> hurricane, the military members assigned the duty of guarding the Tomb of
> the Unknown Soldier were given permission to suspend the assignment. They
> respectfully declined the offer, "No way, Sir!" Soaked to the skin,
> marching in the pelting rain of a tropical storm, they said that guarding
> the Tomb was not just an assignment, it was the highest honor that can be
> afforded to a serviceperson. The tomb has been patrolled continuously,
> 24/7, since 1930.
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> God Bless and keep them.
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> I don't usually suggest that many emails be forwarded, but I'd be
> very proud if this one reached as many as possible.
> We can be very proud of our young men and women in the service no matter where they serve.
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> IN GOD WE TRUST
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