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Editorial
January 27, 1937
Atlanta Daily World
Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia
What is this article about?
Editorial critiques the annual hype around the Unknown Soldier, arguing his sacrifices are no more significant than those of countless other forgotten soldiers, despite praise from leaders and masses.
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THE PLIGHT OF THE "UNKNOWN"
SOLDIER
Every year at a given time the
popularity of the unknown soldier
rises, ghost-like, out of the
sepulchre and passes in review.
Presidents, potentates and notables
have joined with the masses in
unstinted praise of the fellow
whose identity was lost in the time
of battle. The record of the
"unknown soldier" was no greater than that
of hundreds of other soldiers who
gave their all on the field of
battle. His record is no greater
than thousands of soldiers
who fought but did not lose
their
SOLDIER
Every year at a given time the
popularity of the unknown soldier
rises, ghost-like, out of the
sepulchre and passes in review.
Presidents, potentates and notables
have joined with the masses in
unstinted praise of the fellow
whose identity was lost in the time
of battle. The record of the
"unknown soldier" was no greater than that
of hundreds of other soldiers who
gave their all on the field of
battle. His record is no greater
than thousands of soldiers
who fought but did not lose
their
What sub-type of article is it?
Military Affairs
Moral Or Religious
What keywords are associated?
Unknown Soldier
Annual Commemoration
Soldiers Sacrifices
Public Praise
Battlefield Heroes
What entities or persons were involved?
Unknown Soldier
Presidents
Potentates
Notables
Masses
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Plight Of The Unknown Soldier
Stance / Tone
Reflective Critique Of Disproportionate Praise
Key Figures
Unknown Soldier
Presidents
Potentates
Notables
Masses
Key Arguments
Every Year The Popularity Of The Unknown Soldier Rises Like A Ghost
Leaders And Masses Offer Unstinted Praise To The Unknown Soldier
The Unknown Soldier's Record Is No Greater Than That Of Hundreds Of Other Soldiers Who Gave Their All
His Record Is No Greater Than Thousands Of Soldiers Who Fought But Did Not Lose Their Lives