The Australian Government has provided over $700,000 for the refurbishment of the Franco Australian Museum in France, in preparation for the Centenary of the First World War.
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Welsh Mametz Wood red dragon memorial to be restored for First World War Centenary
The BBC reports that the Mametz Wood memorial in northern France, dedicated to Welsh troops who fought at the Battle of the Somme in 1916, is to be restored.
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Irish President states that Centenary in Britain and Ireland is an opportunity to “transcend historical divisions and understand more about our neighbours”
The Irish Times reports the Irish President has highlighted the importance of the First World War Centenary for the UK and Ireland.
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British Government announces commemoration plans which will “put Victoria Cross Winners at the heart of the Centenary”
The Department for Culture, Media and Sport has announced today that it plans “to put Victoria Cross Winners at the heart of plans to mark the Centenary”.
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Centenary News provides an overview of European First World War Centenary plans
Centenary News provides an overview of what we know about Centenary plans in Belgium, Britain, France, Germany, Russia, as well as Sarajevo.
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Centenary News provides an overview of European First World War Centenary plans
Centenary News provides an overview of what we know about Centenary plans in Belgium, Britain, France, Germany, Russia, as well as Sarajevo.
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President Obama appoints final members to USA’s World War I Centennial Commission
President Barack Obama has appointed the final three members to the US World War I Centennial Commission, completing the twelve person body.
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‘Britain’s First World War centenary plans show a reluctance to face history’
An article in The Guardian argues that the British Government "seems intent on avoiding any serious debate about the war and its causes" with its Centenary plans.
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Mountaineering expedition in 2015 to mark Centenary of Italy’s entry into the First World War
On 24th May 2015 a mountaineering expedition – which will span 1500km from the Stelvio Pass to the Carso Plateau – will mark the Centenary of Italy’s entrance into the First World War.
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Welsh First Minister to visit Belgium and France this month to launch Centenary programme
Carwyn Jones, First Minister of Wales, will visit Belgium and France this month to begin Wales’ “programme of commemoration” to mark the 100 year anniversary of the outbreak of the First World War.
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