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American War Memorial
American War Memorial

Awe-inspiring monument


Sir Thomas Blamey Square
Russell
Canberra, ACT
2600

Neighborhood: Inner North

Nearest Train: Buses 33,40

Phone: +61 2 6243 4211
Fax: +61 2 6243 4325
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The American war memorial is an awe-inspiring structure, featuring an eagle on a podium, that towers over Canberra. It was unveiled by Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II, in 1954. It was erected in grateful remembrance of the assistance given by Australia's ally, the United States of America, during World War II, 1941-1945.

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Built around 1954, it's now sort of lost amongst the defence establishments mushrooming around i...
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