Australian PM Gillard visits Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington
Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard (white coat) visits the Vietnam Veterans Memorial wall in Washington on March 7, 2011. With her are veteran Graham Edwards (in wheel chair) and Jan Scruggs, founder and president, Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund (R). Australia has committed resources to building the "Education Center at The Wall." UPI/Roger L. Wollenberg.
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