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Plan to Replace Tomb of the Unknowns' Marble Stalls

Photo by James A. Parcell/The Washington Post
THE PLAN TO REPLACE the Tomb of the Unknowns' deteriorated Colorado marble has been put on hold, blocked by an amendment pushed by Sens. Daniel Akaka and Jim Webb attached to the defense authorization bill signed by President Bush on Monday.

As The Post's Michael E. Ruane reports:

The amendment blocks replacement, but not repair, of the monument, pending a review of its condition and the feasibility of replacing it.
Arlington Cemetery officials have wanted to replace the monument's cracked marble, which was installed in 1931, but that controversial plan has come under fire by those who say the hallowed tomb should be repaired and preserved instead.

» "Bid to Replace Tomb Monument Stalls" [WaPo]
» "Quoted: Unknown Fate for Arlington's Tomb" [Free Ride/Express]

Photo by James A. Parcell/The Washington Post"

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