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OverviewWINNER: IBBY Silver Medal for Excellence in Non-Fiction For over a century, the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier has been America s most cherished and revered military shrine. The dramatic story of this magnificent monument is skillfully told by historian Philip Bigler, in his highly readable, narrative account: Tomb of the Unknown Soldier: A Century of Honor, 1921-2021. In his book, Bigler chronicles the Tomb s history from its early inception after World War I through its formalization and beautification. The shrine s symbolism and continuing cultural importance are explained, while the subsequent interments of the World War II, Korean, and Vietnam Unknowns are covered in detail and framed within the context and scope of the nation s history. Bigler spent over two years conducting extensive primary source research at the National Archives, the Eisenhower Library, the Library of Congress, the Commission of Fine Arts, as well as at other important historical repositories. From 1983 through Full Product DetailsAuthor: Philip BiglerPublisher: Apple Ridge Publishers Imprint: Apple Ridge Publishers Dimensions: Width: 15.50cm , Height: 2.80cm , Length: 23.90cm Weight: 0.726kg ISBN: 9780578691268ISBN 10: 0578691264 Pages: 416 Publication Date: 15 October 2020 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock  We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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