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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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The tomb honors the thousands of soldiers who died during the American Revolution and were buried in mass graves in the area.
An eternal flame burns at the site as a tribute to the unknown soldiers who sacrificed their lives for American independence.
During the Revolutionary War, Washington Square served as a burial ground for soldiers who died in the nearby hospitals and battlefields.
A bronze statue of George Washington stands near the tomb, symbolizing his leadership during the American Revolution.
The monument was dedicated on November 11, 1957, to honor the memory of the unknown soldiers of the Revolutionary War.
