Waltzing Matilda facts
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The marching song for the US 1st Marine Division is the Australian song Waltzing Matilda, due to the division's close relationship with Australia during WWII.
The song Waltzing Matilda is about someone who killed a sheep then committed suicide.
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'Waltzing Matilda' is probably inspired by a real event, and photos exist of most of the people in the song.
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The the Australian folk classic "waltzing matilda" is also the official song of the US 1st Marine Division
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Waltzing Matilda" Was used as the national anthem of Australia during the 1976 summer olympics in Montreal, Canada
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the Aussie song Waltzing Matilda is based on events in the late 19th century when a sheep shearer committed suicide by shooting himself after being pursued by the police. The song also tells a similar story albeit in the song, the protagonist drowns himself instead.
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In 1977 Waltzing Matilda was almost chosen as Australia's national anthem!
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The song "Waltzing Matilda" has nothing to do with dancing and is instead about a sheep-stealing hobo who kills himself rather than face poaching charges.
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Waltzing Matilda is about a travelling craftsmen who steals a sheep from a squatter, and commits suicide when faced with arrest.
