Last year I went to Washington DC with my class. I got the privilege to put a wreaf on the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. The soldier let the four of us ask him questions. I learned that they take 21 steps. It alludes to the twenty-one gun salute, which is the highest honor given any military or foreign dignitary. They also have gloves that are moistened to prevent them losing their grip on the rifle.
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