How many steps does the guard take during his walk across the tomb of the unknown soldiers and why?

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2007-02-17 11:20:30 · 2 answers · asked by Joe w 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Military

21... it represents the 21 gun salute...

What an honor to guard!

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2007-02-17 11:39:05 · answer #1 · answered by Klondike John 5 · 4⤊ 0⤋

21 steps. Reason is for the 21 gun salute given at military funerals!!!

2007-02-25 15:14:14 · answer #2 · answered by Vagabond5879 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋