The Memorial: Beyond The Anzac Legend

The Memorial: Beyond The Anzac Legend: The Unknown Soldier

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The Memorial: Beyond The Anzac Legend

The Unknown Soldier

Season 1 | Episode 1 | The History Channel | November 4, 2014

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Neil Oliver goes behind the scenes at the Australian War Memorial as its dedicated staff prepare for the commemoration of Remembrance Day. In the lead up to the ceremony, Neil interviews former Prime Minister Paul Keating on the 20th anniversary of his searing eulogy to Australia's Unknown Soldier.

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Neil Oliver goes behind the scenes at the Australian War Memorial as its dedicated staff prepare for the commemoration of Remembrance Day. In the lead up to the ceremony, Neil interviews former Prime Minister Paul Keating on the 20th anniversary of his searing eulogy to Australia's Unknown Soldier.

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