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    Out of history, first African-American Tomb Guard recalls journey

    Out of history, first African-American Tomb Guard recalls journey

    ARLINGTON, VA, UNITED STATES

    02.23.2012

    Courtesy Photo

    3d U.S. Infantry Regiment “The Old Guard”

    Spec. Fred Moore, Tomb Sentinel, 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard), walks his tour in humble reverence at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Arlington National Cemetery, Va. Moore became the first African-American Tomb Sentinel in March of 1961. Members of The Old Guard have guarded the Tomb every second, of every day regardless of weather or holidays since April 6, 1948.

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    IMAGE INFO

    Date Taken: 02.23.2012
    Date Posted: 02.23.2012 09:16
    Photo ID: 530064
    VIRIN: 120223-A-7745G-025
    Resolution: 1294x644
    Size: 82.81 KB
    Location: ARLINGTON, VA, US
    Hometown: CLEVELAND, OH, US

    Web Views: 109
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