Poetry, parties and 'strong Australian tea'. The surprising story of how Anzac Day has been marked in the US for over 100 years

Anzac events in the US were once upbeat affairs, with New York’s 1942 Anzac Day dinner attracting the rich and famous. The mood is more sombre today.

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