National Veterans Day Observance at Arlington National Cemetery

The annual National Veterans Day Observance, honoring the men and women who have served and continue to serve in the U.S. Armed Forces during war and peacetime, will take place on Tuesday, Nov. 11 at 11 a.m. in the Memorial Amphitheater at Arlington National Cemetery. More info coming soon! 

Published on: Thursday, October 30, 2025

11. Frieze

In the frieze over the east entrance of the reception hall building, the female figure represents Pallas Athene, the Greek goddess of wisdom, science and just war. The male figure represents Mars, the Roman god of war. In the center, a grouping of armor, helmets and weapons captured from the enemy—the “conquered pile”—represents victory. In 1934, the original plaster frieze was replaced with a marble frieze designed by sculptor Ulysses A. Ricci.

 

 

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