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Following World War I, veterans of The Great War in several nations convinced their respective countries to establish memorial tombs to the unknown soldiers of that war. Please try and answer the following questions about the Unknown Soldiers.

The first nation(s) to create a Tomb of the Unknown Soldier was:

1. The United States
2. The United States and Great Britain
3. France
4. The United States and France
5. France and Great Britain

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The only Medals of Honor ever awarded to soldiers of a foreign army were the Medals of Honor awarded to the Unknown Soldiers of France, Great Britain, Italy, Belgium and Rumania.

Please select either TRUE or FALSE.

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The soldiers who guard the Tomb of the Unknown American Soldiers are from the 3rd U.S. Infantry, better known by what nickname:

1. The Sentinels
2. Ever Ready
3. The Old Guard
4. Arlington Drill Team
5. Ceremonial Service
6. None of the above

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The Unknown Soldier of World War II was selected by placing a wreath next to one of three identical coffins containing the body of an unidentified soldier. Who placed that wreath?

1. President Harry S Truman
2. President Dwight D. Eisenhower
3. General Douglas MacArthur
4. World War I Medal of Honor Recipient Alvin York
5. World War II Medal of Honor Recipient Audie Murphy
6. Korean War Medal of Honor Recipient William Charette

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During the funeral proceedings for the Unknown Soldier, who accepts the burial flag as the symbolic "next of kin"?

1. A Gold Star Mother
2. The President of the United States
3. The First Lady of the United States
4. The Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
5. No one is designated as the next of kin

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