Unknown Soldier the focus of new Canadian War Museum exhibition
The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier is one of Canada's most powerful symbols of remembrance.
And now the Canadian War Museum is adding a new level of poignancy with an exhibition beginning this month and running until May 2026.
The commemorative panel exhibit will mark 25 years since the repatriation of the Unknown Soldier at the National War Memorial in Ottawa.
'Presented through 18 thoughtfully curated panels, this wall display highlights the history and legacy of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, which has become a site of reflection, tribute and collective mourning,' the museum stated in a news release. 'It also explores the ongoing role of his tomb in national remembrance.'
'The Unknown Soldier's anonymity makes him a symbol of all Canadians who made the ultimate sacrifice in war. Forging a connection between past sacrifices and present-day service, his tomb offers a space for everyone to grieve, reflect and remember those lost in war.'
'Visitors are invited to reflect on sacrifice, loss and remembrance while deepening their understanding of how Canada honours those who served.'
The commemoration will also underline the link between the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and Memorial Hall at the Canadian War Museum, where the Unknown Soldier's original headstone is preserved and illuminated each Remembrance Day.
The Canadian War Museum, which traces its origins to 1880, is the country's key repository of military history and one of the world's most respected galleries for the study and understanding of armed conflict. Since 2005, it has been located on the LeBreton Flats site in downtown Ottawa. Its collection includes more than three million artifacts, works of art, written documents and much more.
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