The Tomb of the Unknowns symbolizes American soldiers who gave their lives in World War I, World War II, the Korean War and Vietnam in defense of the Nation's integrity, honor, and tranquility. Numerous ceremonies including wreath-layings are performed at the Tomb [image-nocss] to honor these soldiers and to show the nation's respect for members of the United States Armed Forces.
The Tomb of the Unknowns has been perpetually guarded since July 2, 1937, by the U.S. Army. The 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment ("The Old Guard") began guarding the Tomb April 6, 1948.
SIGMA's Annual Meeting is scheduled for November 3-6, 2011, at the J.W. Marriott Hotel in Washington, DC.
The Society of Independent Gasoline Marketers of America is a nonprofit, national trade association representing independent motor fuel marketers and chain retailers in the United States. From their position of collective strength, approximately 270 corporate members command 37% of the petroleum retail market, selling more than 59 billion gallons of motor fuel a year.
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