The unknown soldier of the revolution

A group of soldiers hold a ceremony unveiling a new marker for the tomb of the unknown soldier of the American Revolution. The marker was dedicated by Mary G. Powell, widow of a Civil War general, who is seen standing by the tomb.

Publication date: 1928-03-11

Size: 16 x 15.7 cm

Publisher: Tribune Company

Print type: grayscale

Language:

• English

Geography:

• Alexandria (Va.)

Subject(s):

• Monuments & memorials--Virginia--Alexandria--1920-1930
• Memorial rites & ceremonies--Virginia--Alexandria--1920-1930
• Powell, Mary G. (Mary Gregory), -1928

Genre(s):

• Photographs

Type(s):

• still image
• text

Copyright(s):

• These materials are either in the public domain, according to U.S. copyright law, or permission has been obtained from rights owners. The digital version and supplementary materials are available for all educational uses worldwide.

Is part of:

• The Janet A. Ginsburg Chicago Tribune Image Collection

Source(s):

• Chicago Sunday Tribune (March 11, 1928), Picture Section/Part 1, p. 5

Format(s):

• application/pdf
• image/jpeg

Contributor(s):

• Underwood & Underwood