ANZUS Pact

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ANZUS Pact: Facts & Related Content

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Facts

Also Known As	Pacific Security Treaty • ANZUS Treaty
Date	September 1, 1951
Participants	Australia • New Zealand • United States

Topics

United States Australia New Zealand defense

Key People

Sir Robert Gordon Menzies

Sir Robert Menzies

prime minister of Australia