This episode of Waywut delves into the profound history and solemn traditions surrounding one of America's most sacred sites: The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Your host, Jason, explores the origins of this monument at Arlington National Cemetery, established to serve as a symbolic grave for all unidentified U.S. service members.

We uncover the story of how the first Unknown Soldier from World War I was chosen in 1921, a selection made by the highly decorated Sgt. Edward F. Younger. The discussion also covers the crypts for the Unknowns from World War II and the Korean War, and the poignant reason the Vietnam crypt remains empty today after its occupant was identified.

The core of the episode focuses on the elite soldiers who guard the Tomb: the Sentinels of the U.S. Army's 3rd Infantry Regiment, "The Old Guard". Learn ab ...