Remembering the Past, Building the Future: Miri’s WWII Memorial and the Resilience of the Human Spirit

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Remembering the Past, Building the Future: Miri’s WWII Memorial and the Resilience of the Human Spirit

Memorials are more than just stone and steel; they are testaments to the human spirit. We build them to honour the past, to learn from history, and to shape a better future. These structures serve as powerful reminders of significant people, events, and sacrifices, ensuring their legacies endure des...

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Main Author:	Justin Dit, Terry
Format:	Non traditional textual works
Language:	English
Published:	Curtin Malaysia 2025
Online Access:	https://news.curtin.edu.my/insight/2025-2/remembering-the-past-building-the-future-miris-wwii-memorial-and-the-resilience-of-the-human-spirit/ http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/96863

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