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    The Essay The speech ‘Funeral Service of the Unknown Australian Soldier’ by former Prime Minister Paul Keating has been chosen as the basis of this commentary. It was given on 11th of November 1993 at the Australian War Memorial in Canberra as a commemoration in honour of all of the soldiers who have served for Australia in conflict situations. Paul Keating’s point of view is evidently reflected through his speech. He aims to bring about the development of Australia as a unified nation by the instilling

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    How is the Australian Unknown Soldier significant? What makes him significant? The Unknown Soldier represents a part of Australia’s history and also represents the ANZAC soldiers that fought in World War One. He holds all the values and qualities that the ANZACs were said to evident in their everyday lifestyle. He is an iconic symbol for Australia and its military history as well a representative of commemorating the sacrifices the soldiers made for their country. The ANZAC legend was written

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    I believe that getting the chance to lay a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington Cemetery would be a tremendous honor. Guarding the tomb is one of the highest military honors‚ but I also think it is a great honor to get to represent your school to remember those who have lost their lives. One major reason I want to lay the wreath is because I have several family members that have been in the military. Fortunately‚ I have been lucky to have my family come home to me alive and known

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    of his strongest soldiers.” Once you see the Tomb of Unknown Soldier‚ you will remember it forever. The citizens of the United States might not know who the unknown soldiers are‚ but God always will. This Tomb sits in Arlington‚ Virginia‚ but can be seen from Washington‚ D.C. While at the Tomb of Unknown Solider you must show utmost respect. The Tomb will take your breath away; leave you humble and grateful for the sacrifices of those who have served. The Tomb of Unknown Soldier is honoring the

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    Tomb of the Unknown Soldier The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier sits near the center of Arlington National Cemetery and is the final resting place for unidentified soldiers from wars fought by the United States. It has a lot of history‚ and significance to the country. The idea of a tomb for unknown soldiers came during WWI when the British buried an unidentified soldier at Westminster Abbey. Some people buried there are President Taft‚ Joe Lewis‚ and Medal of Honor winner Audie Murphy (the most

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    The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier is a practice utilized throughout the world to memorialize soldiers who have died in modern wars without being identified. The first monument of this kind was the Tomb of Unknown Soldiers in Frederica‚ Denmark (1858)‚ which memorialized unknown soldiers who died in the First War of Schleswig. Another such Tomb of the Unknown Soldier is found in Philadelphia‚ Pennsylvania and was erected in 1866 to honor those soldiers who died during the American Civil War. The history

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    Tomb of the Unknowns The Tomb of the Unknowns in Arlington National Cemetery is a monument dedicated to American soldiers who have given their life in battle‚ only to be unidentifiable. Many people recognize the name‚ “Tomb of the Unknown Soldier”‚ but that is not the official name. It as a tool of closure for families whose loved ones paid the ultimate price for their country and whose bodies were not recovered or not recognizable. Bodies from every major conflict that America has been involved

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    Twenty- one.  A guard of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier takes twenty-one steps during his walk across.  This number alludes to the twenty-one gun salute‚ the highest honor given any military of foreign dignitary.  The guards hold their task in their highest regards.  They look their ability to guard the Tomb of the Unknown in highest regards.  Similarly‚ it would be an indescribable honor for me to be able to lay the wreath upon the Tomb.  Three reasons why it would be such an honor to be able to

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    The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier‚ located in Arlington National Cemetery‚ is a memorial honoring American service members who have unfortunately died without being identified. The Tomb and the wreath laying ceremony have connected to me personally and have a great significance on my life. Here are three examples of how the Tomb has personally connected to me. The first example was when I was about two years old. It was the first time my younger brother was visiting Arlington National Cemetery. We

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    On November 11‚ 1921‚ the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier was established in order to remember the men and women and at least give credit to the people who fought for our country but couldn’t identify them. I should be chosen for the wreath laying at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier because I want to show them my absolute sincerest gratitude towards them. There are no words to explain how much obligation I have for all the soldiers who have fought for my freedom. This is important to me because I would

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