Australian American War Memorial

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Australian American War Memorial
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Australian American War Memorial

Australian American War Memorial is a large memorial in the suburb of Russell in Canberra, Australia. It is 78 metres high, made from aluminium and is visible from much of central Canberra. An eagle sits at the top of the tall pole.

Text on a plaque on the memorial reads:

IN GRATEFUL REMEMBRANCE
OF THE VITAL HELP GIVEN BY THE
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA DURING
THE WAR IN THE PACIFIC 1941-45
UNVEILED BY
HER MAJESTY QUEEN ELIZABETH II
FEBRUARY 16th 1954

It is known locally as Bugs Bunny.

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US embassy


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