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It is this version of the Canadian Red Ensign that represented Canada during the Second World War. The Canadian Red Ensign featuring the shield of Canada’s national coat of arms 1921-1957. In 1957, the approved artistic interpretation of the coat of arms changed the maple leaves from green to red.
During the Second World War, the ensign saw use as symbol that represented Canada's armed forces. In 1945, an order in council named the Canadian Red Ensign a "distinctive Canadian flag" to fly on government buildings.
Out of three choices, the maple leaf design by George Stanley, [4] based on the flag of the Royal Military College of Canada, was selected. The flag made its first official appearance on February 15, 1965; the date is now celebrated annually as National Flag of Canada Day .
On 19 January 1943, Princess Margriet was born. The day after Princess Margriet's birth, the Dutch flag was flown on the Peace Tower. That was the only time a foreign flag has waved atop Canada's Parliament Buildings. Members of the Dutch royal family in Ottawa, 1943. Members of the Dutch royal family were sheltered in Canada during ...
Há 2 dias · Agitation for a distinctive Canadian flag increased following World War II. While the Canadian Red Ensign was recognized for use on government buildings and as a national flag abroad, many felt that it did not properly identify the distinctive local culture and traditions.
But it may surprise you to learn that the National Flag is relatively young and a few different flags were flown before it was adopted. Follow this timeline for a brief history of the flags used in Canada and learn about some of the major moments in the creation of our National Flag.
15 de jul. de 2013 · The Second World War was a defining event in Canadian history, transforming a quiet country on the fringes of global affairs into a critical player in the 20th century's most important struggle.
