Australian Prime Minister Announces $3 Million Gift

Australian Prime Minister Announces $3 Million Gift for
The Education Center at The Wall
March 7, 2011

Australian Prime Minster, Julia Gillard, spoke on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial to announce the Australian government’s $3 million gift to build the Education Center at The Wall. This is the first government institution to donate to the Education Center, and the first foreign gift the Center has received.

 

 

Australian Prime Minister, Julia Gillard, seated next to Jan C. Sruggs
 
General Barry McCaffrey, USA (Ret.)
Admiral Michael Mullen, USN, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
Jan C. Scruggs, Founder and President of VVMF
Julia Gillard accouncing the $3 million dollar gift for the Education Center at The Wall
Jan C. Scruggs presenting a token of gratitude for Australia's donation.
Julia Gillard touching The Wall. 521 Australians were killed in the Vietnam War.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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