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What date is ANZAC Day commemorated?
April 25.
In what year was the first ANZAC Day held?
1916.
Why was ANZAC Day significant for New Zealanders after the war?
ANZAC Day was significant for New Zealanders as a way to show their grief and pride for the dead.
What themes are commonly addressed in speeches on ANZAC Day?
Common speeches on ANZAC Day address themes of national loyalty, national identity, sacrifice, and peace.
Why is there no longer any veterans from Gallipoli alive today?
All veterans from Gallipoli have passed away.
What did the New Zealand government decide regarding missing soldiers after the war?
The New Zealand government decided that the missing soldiers in Gallipoli—67% of those who fell—should be commemorated near where they died.
What are the names of the four cemeteries where memorials for the missing were created?
Chunuk Bair
Hill 60
Lone Pine
Twelve Tree Corpse
What is the Cape Helles Memorial, and what does it signify?
The Cape Helles Memorial is a significant monument that marks the British Empire’s involvement in the Gallipoli campaign during World War I. Standing at 33 meters high, it honors the sacrifices made by British and Commonwealth forces in the campaign. The memorial records the names of 20,763 men who were killed in the Gallipoli campaign and have no known grave. It serves as a place of remembrance and symbolizes the valor and sacrifice of those who fought and died at Gallipoli, ensuring that their contributions are not forgotten.
