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Old 07-01-2009, 10:18 PM   #1
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How many steps does the guard take during his walk across the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier?
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Old 07-01-2009, 11:22 PM   #2
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Re: Quiz for everyone as we approach July 4
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On which shoulder does he carry his rifle?
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Old 07-02-2009, 04:13 PM   #3
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his left shoulder?
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Old 07-02-2009, 06:30 PM   #4
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21 steps is right. I believe the rifle is always on the shoulder farthest from the tomb. I was there six years ago, but I can't remember for certain. It's defintely something to see.
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He does not execute an about face. He stops on the 21st step, then turns and faces the Tomb for 21 seconds. Then he turns to face back down the mat, changes his weapon to the outside shoulder, counts 21 , then steps off for another 21 step walk down the mat. He faces the Tomb at each end of the 21 step walk for 21 seconds. The Sentinel then repeats this over and over until he is relieved at the Guard Change.
This is to represent the 21 gun salute which is the highest honor given to any military.
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This is to represent the 21 gun salute which is the highest honor given to any military.
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.

What are the physical traits of the guard limited to?
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how or why was the number 21 decided for ? anyone know , i am curious.
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how or why was the number 21 decided for ? anyone know , i am curious.
It alludes to the twenty-one gun salute, which is the highest honor given any military or foreign dignitary.
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