Former Prime Minister of Australia Robert Gordon Menzies passed away on May 15, 1978, at the age of 83. He served as the country’s leader for nearly two decades, first from 1939 to 1941, and then again from 1949 to 1966. Prime Minister Menzies was born on December 20, 1894 in Jeparit, Victoria, Australia. He studied at the University of Melbourne and then at Oxford. Before entering politics, Menzies worked as a lawyer in St Kilda and Melbourne. Menzies is remembered as one of the most remarkable prime ministers of Australian history. He was a passionate advocate for a stronger federal government and for Australia’s ties to British and Western civilization, which he saw as essential. He is credited with helping to shape Australia’s economic, defense, and foreign policy following World War II. He also established numerous cultural institutions and programs, such as the Australian Council for the Arts, and the Order of Australia, a national honor. Menzies will be remembered for his legacy of public service and leadership. His contributions to his country will remain a part of its history in years to come.