Operation Electric Cord

In 1858, Abraham Lincoln spoke of an “electric cord” that binds Americans across generations, connecting us through shared values and the enduring principles of the Declaration of Independence. This electric cord, he said, links every patriot and liberty-loving heart, uniting us under the belief that “all men are created equal.” Today, the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier stands as a solemn manifestation of this unbreakable bond, reminding us that the sacrifices of the unknown are not forgotten, and their contributions forms the threads of our national identity.

Why is the Tomb Important: Actor Joe Mantegna youtu.be/CpC8-z1ljlI ​ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Community Outreach Education Programs - Arlington National Cemetery - The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Use the materials in the modules below to explore the Tomb's history and meanings; as well as, the stories of individuals involved with it's creation. Resources for teachers, students, and adult "lifelong learners". Lesson plans, assignments, and primary source readings for elementary, middle, and high school students.   education.arlingtoncemetery.mil/Themes/Tomb-of-the-Unknown-Soldier ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​