Essays Tagged: "Remembrance Day"

Prisoners of War in World War II

and we remember how they were abused and howthey suffered to protect us. This special day is called Remembrance Day and is celebrated the eleventh day of theeleventh month.BIBLIOGRAPHYWORLD WAR II, 'P ...

(2 pages) 89 0 4.5 Nov/1996

Subjects: History Term Papers > World History > World War II

Out of Empire: Edward Cough Whitlam

r, and the Australian with arguably themost reason to resent our country's ties with Britain. Foron Remembrance Day, 1975, the Governor General, Sir JohnKerr, invoked his reserve powers to dismiss Whi ...

(8 pages) 52 0 4.2 Jan/1996

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Political Science > Politicians

Australia's national identity through the events of the two World Wars.

advantages of using this particular legend to articulate a national character? What does Anzac Day, Remembrance Day, and the war memorials that dot the country mean to Australia today? As a country th ... memorials provide insight into Australia's still emerging national character.Melbourne's Shrine of Remembrance is a very important, much cherished site in the city, as are many war memorials througho ...

(5 pages) 85 0 4.5 Aug/2003

Subjects: History Term Papers > Australian History

Remembrance day

I am sitting here in the comfort of my home thinking about Remembrance Day. Remembrance Day is about remembering the men and women who risked their lives for o ... ry.Flanders Field is a poem that was written by a doctor during the war. You probably hear it every Remembrance Day, because it is one of the most popular poems about this event. We also wear poppies ... nd sixteen mostly, lied about their age because they were so patriotic and dedicated to our nation. Remembrance Day is a day everybody should think that people were risking their lives for us so that ...

(2 pages) 19 0 0.0 Mar/2006

Subjects: History Term Papers

How a Community helps the individual

ed its own unique challenges. I was responsible for running school events such as the Commencement, Remembrance Day assembly, Halloween and Valentine's Day dance as well the recognition assembly. This ...

(3 pages) 24 1 3.0 Oct/2006

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Society and community

Remember Always

, though poppies growIn Flanders fields."Good morning. This morning I would like to make a toast to Remembrance Day, and all the soldiers who fought for our countries freedom.On December 8, 1915 a poe ... unity to remember these efforts by pausing for a moments silence. The poppy is no doubt a symbol of remembrance worn by many Canadians on our left side, close to our hearts. The money raised by donati ...

(2 pages) 28 1 3.0 Jan/2007

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > North American > Poetry

New School Holiday

eople would see as maybe, "the greatest holiday." The holiday I would chose to create would be 9/11 Remembrance Day because it is only right for us to remember those we lost, pay respect to the victim ... er husband and needs repairs to her house but doesn't have the money to do so.In conclusion 9/11 Remembrance Day should become a new holiday so that we may be able to remember those we lost, pay re ...

(2 pages) 1594 0 3.0 Feb/2008

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Society and community

Australian War Memorial

the sacrifices made by all those who fought. The Memorial is also the main place in Canberra where Remembrance Day and Anzac day gatherings are held and as well as this, a website has been created to ... .The Australian War Memorial site in Canberra is a host to many large events including functions on Remembrance Day and memorial services on Anzac Day. These mass gatherings of people at this site hel ...

(4 pages) 1427 0 3.0 Mar/2009

Subjects: History Term Papers > Australian History

Trading law in Australia

Do you think all retailers would support the relaxation of trading restrictions to allow for Boxing Day trading? Why/Why not?In fact, New South Wales is not the first state which adjusts the restricte ... his study has proved that there is not enough evidence of the increase in customer spending on this day in comparison with normal days. Additionally, according to Andrew Toole, the president of the Du ...

(5 pages) 1 0 0.0 Nov/2014

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers > Management > Human Resource Management

chinese canadians

s had been hired. This saved them around 3.5 million dollars which is equal to 20 million dollars todayThe CPR hired the Chinese for 2 main reasons. First off, the Chinese were very cheap only working ... the Chinese for 2 main reasons. First off, the Chinese were very cheap only working for 1 dollar a day and paid for their own shelter and food. The white Canadian workers were paid 2 dollars a day wi ...

(7 pages) 0 0 0.0 Nov/2014

Subjects: History Term Papers > North American History > Canadian History

Human Geograpgy, The Evolution of...

areas into regions. This meant that different topics were not studied on a wide scale as they are today, but were kept to local examples and the specific geography in each individual region. "The area ...

(6 pages) 1 0 0.0 Nov/2014

Subjects: Humanities Essays