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From: "Ernest Everett Blevins" <>
Subject: [SUVCW] Tomb of the Unknown Update from NTHP
Date: Thu, 18 Oct 2007 12:28:47 -0400


>From the National Trust for Historic Preservation October 2007 (text only)

CAN THE TOMB BE SAVED?

It's hard to believe, but officials at Arlington National Cemetery plan to
replace the original Tomb of the Unknown Solider with a new replica solely
because of repairable cosmetic imperfections. This 1932 monument is
nationally significant and eligible for listing in the National Register of
Historic Places. Once the National Trust learned about the ill-considered
replacement plan, we raised the alarm with Members of Congress and tried to
consult with those who administer the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. In
response to our concerns and advocacy efforts of many of you, the Senate
adopted an amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
Year 2008 (H.R. 1585) sponsored by Senator Akaka (D-HI) and cosponsored by
Senator Webb (D-VA) that would delay any hasty action and require a report
to be submitted to Congress on the plans for replacing the Tomb of the
Unknown Soldier. The bill is still being debated and awaits full passage in
the upcoming weeks.

Although the Senate amendment is a tremendous step forwarded in helping to
save the Tomb Monument, the battle is not over. If you have not already
done so, please *contact John
Metzler*<http://member.nationaltrust.org/site/R?i=qbO4MXsV01SKVg14qwJfXQ..>;
*, superintendent of Arlington National Cemetery and ask him to repair
rather than replace the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.* If you have already
contacted the Superintendent, please share this story with a friend you know
will care about the future of the Tomb and take action to save it. We'll
let you know when we're victorious.



Ernie Blevins
List Administrator

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of Union Veterans, and member of numerous other lineage and heritage
societies. .


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