Within a year, the absence of a guard at the tomb began to generate controversy. Some contrasted the Tomb unfavorably with the guarded unknown shrines in Europe. Senior Army leaders declined ...

Out palaces, bed-halls and residential structures for maids and tomb guards packed the mausoleum. Tomb magistrate, attendant official, bed-temple magistrate, tomb chief, entrance guard and other ...

The guards, present only during daylight hours, discouraged visitors from climbing or stepping on the Tomb. However, in 1937, the guards became a 24/7 presence, standing watch over the Unknown ...