A Flag for Canada: The Illustrated Biography of the Maple Leaf Flag
by Rick Archbold
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A Flag for Canada is a stunning visual biography of Canada's flag that traces the maple leaf symbol from its colonial origins to its acceptance as the unofficial but unmistakable emblem of Canada. On February 15, 1965, the Maple Leaf was raised for the first time on Parliament Hill. In the almost forty years since, it has become one of the world's great flags - a universally recognized emblem.Tags
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Canada's iconic maple leaf flag is 50 years old this year. In the book, Rick Archbold traces the history of the maple leaf as a uniquely Canadian symbol, and describes the processes, within and outside of Parliament, that led to the adoption of our flag in 1964. There are many beautiful illustrations, and enough historical context to bring the flag's story to life.
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Common Knowledge
- People/Characters
- Lester B. Pearson; John G. Diefenbaker
- Important events
- Flag Debate, 1964
- Epigraph
- Mr. Speaker, it is for this generation, for this Parliament, to give them and all of us a common flag; a Canadian flag which, while bringing together but rising above the landmarks and milestones of the past,will say proudly ... (show all)to the world and to the future: 'I stand for Canada.' -- Lester Bowles Pearson, June 15, 1964
- Dedication
- To Harriet and Bill, who taught me the meaning of citizenship. R.A.
To Canada. R.D. - First words
- As Lester B. "Mike" Pearson relaxed in the prime ministerial seat of the government jet taking him to Winnipeg on the afternoon of Saturday, May 16, 1964, he leafed casually through back issues of The Legionary, the magazine ... (show all)of the Royal Canadian Legion.
- Last words
- (Click to show. Warning: May contain spoilers.)It inspires self-sacrifice, loyalty and devotion.
(Click to show. Warning: May contain spoilers.)Each time that the average citizen looks at the new flag, he unconsciously says to himself, "That's me!" - Blurbers
- Berton, Pierre; Hurtig, Mel; MacGregor, Roy; Mowat, Farley; Rogers, Shelagh
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