What happened on Sorry Day in 1997?

Answer

Over 250,000 Australians marched in Sydney supporting the Stolen Generations

Explanation

On 28 May 1997, the 'Bridging the Gap' march brought 250,000 people to Sydney streets to support Stolen Generations and call for a national apology.

Why this matters for your test

Sorry Day showed public support for reconciliation with Aboriginal Australians.

Source: Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond (2024)

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