Apparently, officials at Arlington National Cemetery and a few military departments are working on an idea to replace the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier with another one made from the same marble. This would cost a couple million and “significantly harm the historic character of Arlington National Cemetery,” according to a report quoted by the National Trust for Historic Preservation. I have to side with the National Trust. Every effort should be made to preserve original monuments or historically significant structures before replacing or removing them. The wear of time can add to the meaning of something like this. The tomb is a marker of the price of liberty in our country, not just a point of interest in a park.