ANZAC Day 2011

What is ANZAC Day? ANZAC Day – 25 April – is probably Australia's most important national occasion. It marks the anniversary of the first major military action fought by Australian and New Zealand forces during the First World War. ANZAC stands for Australian and New Zealand Army Corps. The soldiers in those forces quickly became known as ANZACs, and the pride they took in that name endures to this day. link



ANZAC Day goes beyond the anniversary of the landing on Gallipoli in 1915. It is the day we remember all Australians who served and died in all wars, conflicts, and peacekeeping operations. The spirit of ANZAC, with its human qualities of courage, mateship, and sacrifice, continues to have meaning and relevance for our sense of national identity. On ANZAC day, ceremonies are held in towns and cities across the nation to acknowledge the service of our veterans. link



ANZAC Day in Washington: To mark this special occasion for 2011, the Australian and New Zealand and Embassies are co-hosting a program of events to which all are welcome. Please see the attached flyer for full details. The ANZAC Lecture and the Gunfire Breakfast fill up fast so you need to sign up quickly. ANZAC Day events are listed here (Pdf file).

ANZAC Day 2011 in Washington DC

To mark this special occasion for 2011, the Australian and New Zealand and Embassies are co-hosting a program of events to which all are welcome. These events include:

Australian Exhibition – from 20 April 2011

‘Framing Conflict: Iraq and Afghanistan’

Presented with the Australian War Memorial

When: From 20 April to 17 June 2010

Time: Daily 10:00am–2:00pm

Where: Australian Embassy

1601 Massachusetts Ave NW

Washington DC

ANZAC Lecture – 20 April 2011

Presented in conjunction with the Centre for Australian
and New Zealand Studies, Ambassador for Australia The
Hon Kim Beazley AC will deliver the 2011 lecture titled:
‘On ANZUS Turning 60’.

When: 20 April 2010

Time: 6.30pm

Where: McNeir Auditorium

Georgetown University

RSVP: canz@georgetown.edu

202 687 7464

Dawn Service - 25 April 2011

The traditional ANZAC Day Dawn Service will be held at
the Korean Veterans War Memorial on the National Mall.

When: Monday, 25 April 2011

Time: 5.30am–6.15am

Where: Korean Veterans War Memorial

Independence Ave

Washington DC

‘Gunfire’ Breakfast - 25 April 2011

At the conclusion of the Dawn Service a Gunfire
Breakfast will be hosted by the Australian Embassy.


When: Monday, 25 April 2010

Time: 07.00am–09.00am

Where: Australian Embassy

1601 Massachusetts Ave, NW

Washington DC

RSVP: cultural.relationsUS@dfat.gov.au



To attend this event you are required to pre-register before
19 Apr 11(This is essential as the event fills quickly). Cost
is $10 (cash) per person paid on the morning.

Commemorative Church Service - 26 April 2011

A Commemorative Church Service will be held at the
Washington National Cathedral.

When: Tuesday, 26 April 2010

Time: 10.30am –11.30am (seated 10:15am)

Where: Washington National Cathedral

Massachusetts/Wisconsin Aves NW

Washington DC


Coordinators: Australian Embassy: Squadron Leader Gary Lewis – gary.lewis3@defence.gov.au

New Zealand Embassy: Lieutenant Colonel Rob Gillard – robert.gillard@nzdf.mil.nz

For more information: Please visit the Embassy websites at the following addresses:

www.usa.embassy.gov.au
www.nzembassy.com/usa

To RSVP to the Gunfire Breakfast e-mail Cultural.RelationsUS@dfat.gov.au

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