Good morning everyone. Thank you for being here with us on this special occasion to commemorate those who fought for Australia at war. It is an honour to be here and stand before you. Before I begin I would like to acknowledge the land of the Cameragal people. I’m sure you have all heard of the ANZAC legend, but some of you may still wonder what the legend is. Gallipoli has become a symbol of Australian’s identity, achievement and existence. Although the Gallipoli campaign failed in its military objectives, the Australian and New Zealand actions during the campaign left us all a powerful legacy. The creation of what became known, as the “Anzac legend” became an important part of the identity of both nations, shaping the ways they viewed both
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In fact there were some negatives to this including the exclusion of groups of people differentiating them from those who fit the aspects and traits of what the ANZAC legend represents which may not be true but depends on how you view it.
Personally I feel as if there are not many Australians who are not familiar with the Anzac legend. In just about every Australian home there is an ancestor or grandparent who has served in any of the wars or major conflicts in Australia’s History. Or for those who don’t, they would have heard about it through the media and events held throughout the year. Not only this but the topic is also widely studied in primary and secondary schools as well as holding Anzac day ceremonies annually.
The Anzac legend is a large and promising part of Australian culture. However, despite the negatives this legend may present I believe the legend is still an important part of Australia, shaping the ways we view both our present and past. Although not everyone who was part of the war, which included the nurses and men who weren’t ‘from the bush’, relate to the legend, the Anzac legend encourages us to remember the soldiers who sacrificed their lives for our country. The legend has made such an impression on Australians that we continue to commemorate the landing of the soldiers on the shores every
In fact there were some negatives to this including the exclusion of groups of people differentiating them from those who fit the aspects and traits of what the ANZAC legend represents which may not be true but depends on how you view it.
Personally I feel as if there are not many Australians who are not familiar with the Anzac legend. In just about every Australian home there is an ancestor or grandparent who has served in any of the wars or major conflicts in Australia’s History. Or for those who don’t, they would have heard about it through the media and events held throughout the year. Not only this but the topic is also widely studied in primary and secondary schools as well as holding Anzac day ceremonies annually.
The Anzac legend is a large and promising part of Australian culture. However, despite the negatives this legend may present I believe the legend is still an important part of Australia, shaping the ways we view both our present and past. Although not everyone who was part of the war, which included the nurses and men who weren’t ‘from the bush’, relate to the legend, the Anzac legend encourages us to remember the soldiers who sacrificed their lives for our country. The legend has made such an impression on Australians that we continue to commemorate the landing of the soldiers on the shores every