Chaplain Axton.
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12. Address
The President of the United States.
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1 5. The Unknown Soldier is decorated with the Belgian “Croix
de Guerre” by Lieutenant General Baron Jacques, representing the
Belgian Government.
16. The Unknown Soldier is decorated with the “Victoria Cross”
by Admiral of the Fleet Earl Beatty, accompanied by General The
Earl of Cavan, representing the King of England.
1 7. The Unknown Soldier is decorated with the French "Medaille
Militaire” and with the French “Croix de Guerre” by Marshal Foch,
representing the French Government.
18. The Unknown Soldier is decorated with the “Gold Medal
for Bravery” by General Armando Diaz, representing the Italian
Government.
8. 1 1.58 A. M.—The Invocation_________
(Audience standing.)
9. 12 M.—Trumpet call, “Attention,” thrice sounded.
(All standing and observing two minutes’ silence.)
10. 12.02 P. M.—Termination of silence.
(Announced by Band playing opening chord of "America.'')
I 1. Hymn, “America,” sung by audience, led by the Quartet and
accompanied by the Band.
(Audience remains standing until completion of Hymn.)
6. 1 1.50 A. M.—The President and Mrs. Harding enter the apse
and are seated.
13. Hymn, “The Supreme Sacrifice,” sung by Quartet from Met-
ropolitan Opera Company of New York, accompanied by Band.
Miss ROSA PONSELLE Mr. MORGAN KINGSTON
Miss JEANNE GORDON Mr. WILLIAM GUSTAFSON
14. The Unknown Soldier is decorated with the “Congressional
Medal of Honor” and with the “Distinguished Service Cross” by
the President of the United States.
7. 11.56 A. M.—The National Anthem______The Marine Band.