The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Celebrates Its 100th Anniversary
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Exactly 100 years ago – on November 2, 1925 – the funeral of an unknown soldier took place in Warsaw. We don't know his name, but we do know that he was one of the Lviv Eaglets who defended Poland's independence in 1918. His grave, located at Saski Square, commemorates soldiers who died for their homeland, whose identity remains unknown. The Funeral of an Unknown Soldier On November 2, 1925, the funeral Mass for an unknown soldier was held in Wa…
Soldiers from the Representative Battalion of the Polish Army stand guard at the Tomb 24 hours a day, and an eternal candle burns there.
On the centenary of the unveiling of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Warsaw, we recall the history of a place that has become one of the most important symbols of national identity. The mausoleum, commemorating unnamed heroes, has witnessed dramatic events and transformations for a hundred years, and today remains a heart of remembrance for those who gave their lives for the freedom of their homeland.
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