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The Unknowns: The Untold Story of America’s Unknown Soldier and WWI’s Most Decorated Heroes Who Brought Him Home
  • Date: Friday, June 08, 2018
  • Time: 4:00 pm
  • Location: William G. McGowan Theater, Washington, DC

The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier is sacred ground at Arlington National Cemetery. In The Unknowns, celebrated military historian Patrick O’Donnell illuminates the saga behind the creation of the Tomb, the selection of the body to represent the thousands of unidentified American soldiers lost in WWI,  and the moving ceremony during which the Tomb was consecrated. 

A book signing will follow the program. Purchase this book on the day of the event from the National Archives Store and receive a 15% discount (members get 20% off).

All public programs at the National Archives are free and streamed live online via the National Archives’ YouTube channel. Reservations are recommended; seating is on a first-come, first-served basis. The doors to the building will open 45 minutes prior to the start of the program. Use the Special Events entrance on the corner of Constitution Avenue and 7th Street, NW. Click here for more information on getting to the National Archives and parking.

Live captioning will be available online and in the William G. McGowan Theater. If you require an alternative or additional accommodation for an event (such as a downloadable transcript or a sign language interpreter), please send an email to public.program@nara.gov or call 202.357.5000 in advance.